Constant Observer

Garnet Health Medical Center; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide constant observation and support in patient care, including in the Behavioral Health Unit. You will perform assigned tasks under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Professional while contributing to patient safety and comfort.

We offer tuition reimbursement, comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a growing system.

Qualifications

• BLS certification current and ongoing.
• CPI crisis training on hire and annually thereafter.
• Two (2) year college degree related to psychology preferred.
• Completion of Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation required.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant observation for patients requiring heightened observation to ensure safety.
• Performs assigned patient care tasks under supervision in a Behavioral Health Unit setting.
• Describes career growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits.

Skills

BLS certification

CPI training

Patient monitoring

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Assistant program completion

High school diploma or GED preferred

Two-year psychology-related degree preferred

Job description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us on our team at Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown!

Responsibilities

Provides constant observation for patients who require an increased level of observation to ensure safety and well-being in addition to assigned patient care tasks and related duties defined and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional/Licensed Professional Nurse. Will provide constant observation throughout the facility including within our Behavioral Health Unit.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The compensation range for the role is $27.08 - 27.89 hourly

• Evening shift differential: $1.10 / hour


• Night shift differential: $1.35 / hour

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation and or experience required.


• High School Graduate or G. E. D equivalent preferred.


• Two (2) year College Degree related to psychology preferred

Minimum Experience:

• 1 year of prior acute care experience preferred or CNA or completion of first clinical course in RN/LPN program.

Required Certification/Registration:

• BLS certification current and ongoing required.


• Completion of Organizations Crisis Training (CPI) upon hire and annually thereafter/ demonstrated competency of Age specific groups in assigned unit departments.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged extensive or considerable standing/walking/sitting.


• Safe patient handling protocols.


• Considerable reaching, stooping bending kneeling crouching.


• Ability to pass pre-hire physical assessment.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. May have to sit in Isolation Rooms (must wear full PPE according to Infection Control Standards). May provide one to one or one to two monitoring in same room (for 2 to one) must be reviewed by Nursing Unit Director or Administrative Director of Nursing. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to unpleasant patient elements.


• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.


• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Workplace type

On-site