Nursing Assistant NA CNA Float Pool FT Nights

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

7d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant assists with patient care throughout nursing areas and is responsible for safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and documenting services rendered. The role also includes serving as an Observer for patients on a patient care unit who have been assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize their safety, as well as performing general receptionist and clerical duties that support efficient nursing-unit operations. The Nursing Assistant must understand patients’ conditions to help ensure their care and safety. The position provides direct and non-direct patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. It includes observing, obtaining, and reporting patient data and status to the assigned RN, and responding to increases in acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff. The role also supports patient and family-centered care, safety and quality practices, professional development, technology use, and compliance with applicable standards and policies. This is a full-time, night-shift position with 36 budgeted hours. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, every third weekend, and every other holiday. The compensation range is $19.10–$27.30.

Requirements

BLS (Basic Life Support).
Basic medical terminology.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and non-direct patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
Observe, obtain, and report patient data and status to the assigned RN.
Respond to increases in acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, provide dispatch services, and document services rendered.
Serve as an Observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize their safety.
Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations.
Maintain current knowledge and certification, including BLS certification, and function as a preceptor to new employees.
Promote professional working relationships and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
Verify patient identification using two identifiers before procedures and follow safety, emergency-preparedness, infection-control, and hazardous-material practices.
Recognize fall risks and use appropriate safety devices and interventions; conduct patient safety rounds using SBAR principles and communicate safety risks through the chain of command.
Use proper body mechanics and patient lifts as needed.
Use department- and unit-required software applications and understand downtime procedures.
Follow legal, regulatory, ethical, compliance, privacy, and security requirements; report potential compliance issues to appropriate leadership.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and expressed needs; include them in care planning, implementation, and evaluation according to patient preferences.
Consider individual age and cultural needs, interact sensitively with diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services and online sources.