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Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

HUC Nursing Assistant

Full-TimeDeadline 10/5/27
$19.37 - $26.80/hr+ $1,500 sign-on bonus
Entry
Fall River, MA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care, Clinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

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 an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement after hire.
Responsibilities
  • Perform office, secretarial, and related duties within and in support of the assigned unit, as well as patient care duties including basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, and maintaining the patient environment.
  • Coordinate services to ensure completion of the daily activities of 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 other related duties and responsibilities as directed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Computer skills, including knowledge of the Meditech computer system, and related secretarial experience are preferred.

About the company

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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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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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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