Certified Nurse’s Aide, Per Diem Night Shift, Long-Term Care

Blythedale Children's Hospital; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Scholarships

Professional development

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Safe work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Résumé du poste

Blythedale Children's Hospital in Westchester County, NY seeks a Certified Nurse's Aide to support patient care under the nursing leader. The role involves assisting with vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and mobility, with shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends. NYS CNA certification is required.

Benefit highlights include a competitive hourly rate and NYS differential; the hospital emphasizes professional development and comprehensive health benefits in a supportive pediatric environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical activities for most of the shift (standing, walking, sitting).
• Weekend and holiday commitment required.
• New York State CNA certification required for CNAs.

Responsabilités

• Maintain units and patient rooms in compliance with codes and standards, record and report vital signs.
• Assist with or perform treatment procedures as directed by therapists or RN.
• Assist with feeding and diapering/toileting/showers as needed; ensure proper body alignment and skin integrity.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation; assist in emergency situations.

Connaissances

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

New York State CNA Certification

Description du poste

Pay Range

USD $24.25 - USD $24.55 /Hr.

About Us

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive. Learn more about Blythedale on our website here.

Overview

Under the direction of the nursing leader, the Certified Nurse's Aide assists in performing a variety of duties related to the physical care of the patients, including obtaining report of patient assignments from the RN at the start of the shift and providing meticulous care to each child. Certified nurse's aides are eligible for evening shift, night shift and New York State CNA certification differential.

New York State Certified Nurse's Aide Certification differential is $3,000.00 per year.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining unit and patients’ rooms compliant with regulatory agency codes and standards, obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs to RN.
• Changing patients to and from various adaptive equipment as recommended/directed by the therapists or RN, Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Assisting with or performing treatment procedures that have been predetermined for each patient, feeding or assisting with feeding of patients during meals/snacks,
• Assisting patients with diapering/toileting/showers as necessary, repositioning assigned patients to promote skin integrity, muscle tone, and maintain body alignment, maintaining excellent hand hygiene, adhering to precautions as required for each patient
• Maintaining professional boundaries and assisting the nurse during emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Needs to be able to perform the following physical activities for most of the time at work: standing, walking, and sitting.
• Weekend & Holiday commitment required.

Education, Licensure, and Certification

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CNA Positions require New York State Certification

Physical Requirements

• Capability to work long shifts, including nights and weekends, while maintaining a high level of care.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition patients safely, often with the aid of equipment like lifts or slings.
• Ability to handle and operate medical equipment, as well as perform tasks such as taking vital signs or administering medications.
• Must be able to move/lift equipment and patients a minimum of 35-40 lbs.
• Must exhibit fine motor coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.g., thermometers, scissors, etc.)

Perks of Working at Blythedale

• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Scholarships: Support for furthering your education and career development.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access to mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for your and your family.
• Retirement Plans with Employer Matching: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to nurse safety and well-being.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).