Certified Nurse Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility

UVM Health; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care and support to residents in accordance with NYS regulations. The role involves assisting with hygiene and daily living activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED within 2 years and complete a NYS approved Long Term Care training program with current certification. Pre-employment screening and physical are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED must be obtained within 2 years.
• Completion of a NYS approved Long Term Care training program and hold current NYS certification required.
• Previous experience as a nursing assistant preferred.
• Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients/residents, including hygiene and activities of daily living, under RN supervision.
• Perform unit/department support functions as assigned by the RN and/or manager.

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

NYSD Long Term Care training program + NYS certification

Job description

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Certified Nurse Aide provides direct care to patients and Residents to include resident hygiene and activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Certified Nurse Aide performs those direct care activities that are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the NYS Practice Act, regulations, hospital policies, New York State Long Term Care Regulations, and standards met by Nursing Services. The Certified Nurse Aide also performs support functions for the unit/department as assigned by the appropriate Registered Nurse and/or manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school graduate or GED equivalent must be obtained within 2 years.
• 2. Completion of a NYS approved Long Term Care training program and hold current NYS certification required.
• 3. Previous experience as a nursing assistant preferred.
• 4. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.