Nursing Assistant

SightMD; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Drug Coverage

Term Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

SightMD is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support ophthalmic surgical patients at our high-volume ASC in New York. The role involves preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia recovery tasks under RN/LPN supervision, ensuring safe patient handling and privacy.

You will help with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and documentation, collaborating with clinical staff to maintain infection control and patient comfort throughout the care continuum.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months of healthcare or patient care experience.
• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Ability to accurately obtain and record vital signs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation and mobility during preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia recovery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Communication with patients

Vital signs recording

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant plays a key supportive role in delivering safe, compassionate, and efficient care to patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical procedures in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Nursing Assistant assists with patient preparation, mobility, hygiene, and monitoring, contributing to a positive patient experience and smooth clinical workflow.

This role involves working collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff to ensure patient safety, infection control compliance, and high standards of care in preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia recovery phases.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

Preoperative

• Assist patients with changing, toileting, and comfort measures prior to surgery.
• Transport patients safely to and from pre-op areas.
• Record vital signs and report abnormal findings to the RN or provider.
• Help prepare surgical areas and ensure readiness for patient intake.

Intraoperative (Support Role)

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in clinical areas.
• Assist with the turnover of operating and procedure rooms.
• Replenish surgical supplies and restock patient care items.
• Transport specimens, equipment, or paperwork as needed.

Post-Anesthesia Recovery

• Assist with patient positioning and mobility post-surgery.
• Support patients during recovery, offering reassurance and basic care under RN supervision.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition promptly.
• Help patients dress and prepare for discharge safely.

General Responsibilities

• Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Practice proper hand hygiene and follow infection prevention protocols at all times.
• Clean and prepare patient areas between cases.
• Provide supportive care with empathy, respect, and attention to patient privacy.
• Assist in orienting new Nursing Assistants to department workflows and expectations.
• Assist with escorting and transporting patients safely throughout the facility, ensuring comfort and adherence to all safety protocols.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of all health information.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a healthcare or patient care setting
• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately obtain and record vital signs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and clinical staff.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 7am-4pm

Hourly Pay Rate

• $18.00

We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients. All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

* All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

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