Full-Time

Nursing Assistant

HUC

Posted on 8/21/2026

Deadline 8/21/27
Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Compensation Overview

$19.67 - $26.72/hr

+ $1,200 sign-on bonus

Wareham, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care

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Requirements
  • Completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
  • Nursing Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
  • More than three months of related work experience is required.
  • Current CPR Certification is required.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign an exemption statement for medical or personal reasons after hire.
Responsibilities
  • Perform office, secretarial, and related duties within and in support of the assigned unit.
  • Perform patient care duties including basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, and maintaining the patient environment.
  • Coordinate services to ensure completion of daily activities for the assigned nursing unit.
  • Plan, organize, and direct unit patient-focused support activities, including coordinating ancillary patient and unit services and requests for equipment and supplies.
  • Assist the Manager, Patient Care or designee with patient care and related duties as directed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Computer skills, including knowledge of the computer system and related secretarial experience, are preferred.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 2026 added four providers across family medicine, internal medicine, gastroenterology, and OB/GYN.
  • Southcoast bought Fall River waterfront parcels in September 2025 for future healthcare development.
  • ShiftMed staffing expanded Southcoast's hard-to-fill clinical shifts across all three hospitals in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 bond data showed a $22.9 million first-quarter operating deficit.
  • Labor and supply costs outpaced $430.6 million revenue, squeezing margins despite patient demand.
  • Andrew Dill v. Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association ended in dismissal, but retaliation claims highlight workforce friction.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only regional maternity provider across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, anchored by three hospitals.
  • Southcoast Health centralized 13 specialties in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, during March 2025.
  • The dormant Fairhaven linear accelerator reactivation expands local oncology access without new capital.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

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