Nursing Assistant

Cayugahealth; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant for Cayuga Medical Center, 4 South Telemetry, to join our nights team. You will deliver direct patient care, assist with ADLs, monitor and document vital signs, and reinforce education under the RN’s supervision.

Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca NY, shift is three 12-hour nights 7pm–7am, with weekends and holidays as assigned. NYS CNA certification preferred; BLS provided if needed; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience required.
• BLS certification provided if needed.
• NYS CNA certification preferred.
• Prior patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Take and record vital signs and input data.
• Reinforce patient education and safety practices.
• Maintain clean, safe bedside areas and report changes.

Skills

BLS

Direct patient care

Vital signs

ADL support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NYS CNA certification

Job description

**Nursing Assistant- Cayuga Medical Center- 4 South Telemetry- Full Time- Nights**When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal.**Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.**Nursing Assistants are responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care. This person supports activities of daily living (ADL's) with patients and prevents complications.***Roles and Responsibilities:**** Direct Patient Care- Toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids, recording patient weight, obtaining vital signs, and reporting abnormal findings or changes in the patient's conditions to the RN.* Reinforcing education with patients; i.e. incentive spirometer use, and fall prevention.* Maintaining a clean and organized patient bedside area to ensure a safe workspace.* Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour.* Mandatory Orientation Training completion required: one full week of Monday through Friday 8a-4p prior to starting work on the unit.***Required Skills and Experience:**** High school or equivalent experience* BLS- will be provided if needed***Preferred Skills and Experience:**** NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)* Previous patient care experience***Physical Requirements:**** Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).* Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.* Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.* Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.***Location and Shift Information:**** Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850* Shift: Three 12-hour shifts 7pm - 7am per week, every other weekend and holidays as assigned* 0% Travel can be expected in this role***Pay Range Disclosure:**** Standard Rate of $19.47 - $25.75 per hour plus benefitsCentralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].