Night Shift Nursing Aide: Patient Care & Observation

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Nursing Float position requires direct observation of patients and supportive care under RN supervision. The role participates in the multidisciplinary team to maintain a therapeutic environment, assist with admissions, discharges, and patient comfort, and help with routine duties in a fast-paced unit.

The Junior Nursing Aide provides basic physical care, records patient conditions, collects specimens, and communicates changes to the nurse, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Entry-level knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Ability to observe and record patient conditions accurately.
• Comfort in interacting with patients and health care staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient observation under RN supervision.
• Record general patient condition.
• Assist with admissions and discharges, vital signs, specimen collection, and daily activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment in the unit.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the nurse and care team.

Skills

Patient observation

Basic patient care

Medical terminology

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Independence

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Nursing Float position requires direct observation of patients and supportive care under RN supervision. The role participates in the multidisciplinary team to maintain a therapeutic environment, assist with admissions, discharges, and patient comfort, and help with routine duties in a fast-paced unit.

The Junior Nursing Aide provides basic physical care, records patient conditions, collects specimens, and communicates changes to the nurse, ensuring safety and