Nurse Assistant- 5 East

Northwell Health; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Huntington, NY is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide basic patient care aligned with age and developmental needs. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, observing patient status, and supporting safe, efficient unit operations.

Responsibilities include transfers, admissions/discharges, room setup, and inventory of supplies. A high school diploma is required; a Nurse Assistant Program is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Nurse Assistant Program completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, bathing, feeding, ambulation).
• Observe patients and report changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Transport patients as directed and in line with transfer techniques.
• Straighten patient rooms, change linens, and perform related tasks.
• Replenish supply stock for basic patient care and order supplies.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Follow safety policies to provide a safe environment for all.
• Monitor use of time, equipment and supplies to support cost effective care.
• Perform related duties as required; essential functions under the ADA.

Skills

ADLs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description

Performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.

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Job Description

Performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.

Job Responsibility

• Assists patients with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, hygiene, bathing, feeding and ambulation.
• Observes patients and reports any changes in condition to Registered Nurse. Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
• Transports patients to and from units, as directed by Registered Nurse and in accordance with established transfer techniques.
• Straightens up patient rooms, changes linens, and performs related tasks.
• Replenishes supply stock needed for basic patient care and orders supplies.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
• Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Program, preferred.

Prior Relevant Experience, Preferred.

• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary 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).