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Nursing Assistant NA Emerson Med/Surg Geriatrics
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South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02190, USA
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
South Shore Health System
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: South Weymouth
Job Description Summary
The Nursing Assistant, under the direction of the RN, assists in patient care in all nursing areas throughout the Parent Child Division and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation of services rendered. Functions as an observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety.
Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Needs to understand the patient’s condition to ensure their care and safety.
- Observes, obtains and reports patient data/status to assigned RN.
- Responds to peaks in acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
- Maintains BLS certification.
- Functions as a preceptor to new employees.
- Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
- Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
- Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.
- Completes all hospital and unit based competencies prior to deadlines.
- Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any procedure.
- Understands individual role/responsibilities in the event of hospital codes and emergency preparedness.
- Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access.
- Demonstrates awareness of each patient’s fall risk and the appropriate use of safety devices and identified safety interventions.
- Conducts patient safety rounds utilizing principles of SBAR, following the chain of command to communicate any identified patient or staff safety risks.
- Demonstrates proper body mechanics for all functions and use of patient lifts as needed.
- Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
- Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime.
- Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
- Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee complies with policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs.
- Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP.
- Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs.
- Recognizes the patient, and family according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team.
- Collaborates with the patient, and family according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
- Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit.
- Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
- Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed.
- Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services such as interpreter services and online sources.
Supports and demonstrates behaviors from the "Commitment to My Center 4 Team members". Consistently facilitates, advocates and implements the Patient Experience…
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