Compassionate Nursing Assistant I/II - Evening Shift

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant I/II for the 12S Medicine unit, evenings, part-time. Under RN supervision, you will support patient care, communicate with patients and families, and help with daily living activities.

Qualifications include one year of patient care experience; NYS CNA license preferred; must meet pre-employment requirements including health clearance, references, and drug screening.

Qualifications

• One year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple patient care services under professional supervision.
• NYS CNA license or CNA training program certification preferred.
• Pre-employment requirements include physical examination, three professional references, and a four-panel drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Change simple dressings as directed, give enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
• Apply hot/cold compresses as directed.
• Chart and document care and/or behaviors as required.
• Take temperatures, pulse, blood pressure and respiration rate.
• Attend to daily living activities and personal care to maintain a comfortable clinical environment.
• Feed persons requiring assistance to ensure proper nourishment.
• Bathe and dress patients and maintain personal hygiene.
• Uphold patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• May perform supplementary housekeeping duties related to direct care.

Skills

One year patient care experience

Effective communication

Empathy and bedside manner

Education

NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant I/II for the 12S Medicine unit, evenings, part-time. Under RN supervision, you will support patient care, communicate with patients and families, and help with daily living activities.

Qualifications include one year of patient care experience; NYS CNA license preferred; must meet pre-employment requirements including health clearance, references, and drug screening.