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Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Nursing Assistant 1

Full-TimeDeadline 9/14/27
$19.37 - $26.80/hr+ $1,500 sign-on bonus
Mid
New Bedford, MA, USA
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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 or an equivalent certification.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Full vaccination against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, unless exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing the required exemption statement.
Responsibilities
  • Perform basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, and nutritional support duties for patients.
  • Maintain the patient environment.
  • Assist licensed staff with other related duties under the general supervision of the assigned Manager of Patient Care Services or designee.
  • Work the assigned evening/night shift from 7:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., including weekend and holiday rotation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduation from a Nursing Assistant Training Program.
  • Three months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting.

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

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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