CHESS Nursing Assistant – Full Time / Days

Cayuga Medical Center; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health seeks a CHESS Nursing Assistant to provide flexible clinical support across acute and skilled nursing settings, joining a multidisciplinary float pool at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. You will develop competency across areas based on demonstrated skills and organizational needs.

The role requires NYS CNA certification (or ability to obtain within six months), current BLS, and at least two years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• NYS Certified Nursing Assistant certification required or within six months of hire.
• Minimum of two years of acute care experience at Cayuga Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible nursing assistant support across Med/Surg, SSSU, Behavioral Services, ICU, Maternal Child Health/OB, and skilled nursing settings.
• Obtain and document vital signs and intake/output; communicate changes to RN/clinical team.
• Perform phlebotomy, ECGs, telemetry monitoring, AvaSure monitoring, and other specialized clinical tasks as trained.

Skills

BLS certification

NYS CNA certification

Acute care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NYS CNA certification

Job description

About Cayuga HealthCayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org .Summary: The CHESS Nursing Assistant is an advanced, multidisciplinary role providing clinical and technical support across acute care and skilled nursing settings as part of a specialized Float Pool. The role develops competency across multiple clinical areas and technical functions through the CHESS Point Allocation Tool (PAT), providing opportunities for continued professional growth, increased versatility, and additional compensation as designated competencies are achieved and maintained.Roles and Responsibilities:Provide flexible nursing assistant support across assigned clinical areas, including Med/Surg, SSSU, Behavioral Services, ICU, Maternal Child Health/OB, and skilled nursing settings based on demonstrated competency and organizational need.Obtain and document vital signs and intake/output and promptly communicate changes in patient appearance, behavior, condition, or other clinical observations to the appropriate RN or clinical team member.Perform approved technical functions based on demonstrated competency, which may include phlebotomy, ECGs, telemetry monitoring, AvaSure monitoring, transfer center coordination, and other specialized clinical support.Provide sterile field and instrumentation support as an OB Scrub Technician when trained and competency-validated for the function.Reinforce established patient care, safety, and post-operative instructions within role scope and maintain required CHESS competencies through ongoing utilization and revalidation.Required Skills and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent education.Current BLS certification.Current New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification at hire or ability to obtain NYS CNA certification within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.Minimum of two (2) years of acute care experience at Cayuga Medical Center.Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple patient care environments and acquire and maintain specialized clinical and technical competencies appropriate to assigned areas.Preferred Skills and Experience:Three (3) years of acute care experience at Cayuga Medical Center.Previous training or demonstrated competency in one or more specialized CHESS functions, including phlebotomy, ECG, telemetry monitoring, AvaSure monitoring, ICU support, Maternal Child Health/OB, skilled nursing, or surgical/sterile technique.Physical Requirements:Physical requirements are consistent with direct patient care in acute care and skilled nursing environments and may include prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and positioning; assisting with patient mobility and transfers; and operating clinical equipment. Final ADA-compliant physical requirements should be confirmed through the applicable physical demands analysis.Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca NY 14850 and/or Schuyler Hospital 220 Steuben Street, Montour Falls NY 14865 based on operational and patient care needs.Shift: Schedule and shift assignments may vary based on Float Pool coverage needs and may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.Travel: Travel between designated Centralus Health/Cayuga Health locations may be required based on assignment.Pay Range Disclosure:Standard Rate of $19.47–$25.75 per hour plus benefits, with base rate determined by applicable experience.CHESS Nursing Assistants may be eligible for additional hourly compensation based on competencies achieved and maintained through the Point Allocation Tool (PAT), in accordance with the applicable CHESS compensation structure.Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] .