Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Health; City of Watertown, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in New York is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care for a diverse group of patients under the supervision of a nurse. You will support activities of daily living and assist with mobility, turning, and comfort, while ensuring accurate documentation in medical records.

The role requires willingness to work 12-hour night shifts, with a pay range of $17.97–$27.86 per hour.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• One year or more Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to document in medical records and understand printed health related material.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with ambulation, turning, and promoting comfort for patients.
• Document care in medical records accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and family to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.6013 SMC 5 PRATT Pay Range: $17.97 - $27.86

Care for our community, and your career. The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse.

The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort.

Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred. Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms and understand printed health related material.

One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable. Computer experience preferred. Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy. Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions. Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given. Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.

Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document. Ability to understand printed health related material.

BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire

High school level of knowledge Samaritan is an Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Night Shift (United States of America) Position Hours: 36

Samaritan is an Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way.

Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work.

Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.

In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots.

At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need.

As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.