Nursing Assistant

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services in New York seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. You will assist in patient data collection, provide appropriate care, and help maintain patient comfort in a busy hospital setting.

Candidates must complete an approved CNA training program or be a nursing student who has completed fundamentals with clinical rotation, or have relevant work experience in nursing assistance.

Qualifications

• CNA training or nursing student with fundamentals and clinical rotation.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Reading and writing in English required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient data collection.
• Provides patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Reports patient needs to nurse promptly.
• Organizes patient care efficiently.
• Completes patient care and assignments on time.
• Reinforces patient instructions.
• Documents in medical records and forms.
• Performs treatments per hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing teamwork

CPR/BLS certified

Communication in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training Program

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant assists in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.


• Assists in patient data collection.


• Provides appropriate care to assigned patients.


• Provides patient care in accordance with the Patient's Bill of Rights.


• Reports patient needs to the nurse promptly.


• Organizes patient care appropriately.


• Completes patient care and assignments in a timely manner.


• Reinforces patient instruction.


• Documents accurately on the patient's medical record and on other forms.


• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.


• Must have successful completion of a duly authorized CNA Training Program ORis a student enrolled in anursing program who has completed fundamentals of nursing including clinical rotation ORrelevant work experience, including nursing assistant and/or personal care aide.


• BLS from American Heart Association required.


• Current ED experience is preferred.

Must be computer-literate. Must be able to read and write basic English

Salary Range

USD $25.59 - USD $25.59 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers

• generous benefits packages


• generous tuition assistance


• a defined benefit pension plan


• a culture that supports professional and educational growth

Come join the best team and welcome our community in our front door.