Northeastern Co-op, Fall 2026 - Nursing Service Assistant
About The Position
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. An entry level role that typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, work is routine or follows standard procedures, work is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. Under general supervision, this position performs indirect patient care duties, which support the staff’s ability to deliver patient care. Assures unit needs, within scope of practice, are met in a timely and efficient and supportive manner to support environment, which fosters the patient and family centered model of care. Functions as a member of the Health Care Team to assist the assigned inpatient area/unit with patient flow activity performing a variety of clerical and support duties based upon currently approved policies and procedures recognized by the Medical Center. Coordinates unit supplies and may transport patients/equipment for the patient care unit. Assists with special projects, including delivering specialty supplies to units and sorting the mail for the Nursing Staffing office.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within three (3) months of hire.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Ability to interpret and act on data needed and provide follow through on instructions.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software with an ability to learn and retain new applications.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of medical equipment/supplies and their intended uses.
- Interpersonal skills must be sufficient to develop effective relationships and interaction with patients, families and staff.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance to all floors/units by obtaining supplies from SCD, CPD or other areas as requested.
- Delivers specimens if pneumatic tube system is down.
- Responds to all medically emergent situations, i.e., CODE 99 and all STAT pages/emergencies, aiding the Unit Coordinator or other staff and performs duties as instructed.
- Under the direction of the professional nurse, may transport patient or coordinates all appropriate personnel for safe transport of patients.
- Obtains and delivers medical records and discharge summaries to floor/units.
- Provides patient food supplies for admissions after 9:00pm as requested.
- Serves as back up as needed to the Unit Coordinator.
- Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately to enter orders, verify orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports malfunction to help desk.
- Monitors behavioral health patients as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
