Nursing Assistant - 4 NORTH MS

Garnet Health Medical Center; City of Middletown (NY); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY is hiring a Nursing Assistant to join the 4 North MS team. The Nursing Assistant provides assigned patient care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support patient-centered care and the unit’s daily operations.

Minimum education includes a recognized Nursing Assistant program and a high school diploma or GED. CNA certification and BLS are preferred or required, with crisis training and Float Pool requirements to be completed after

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation and/or experience.
• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent required for Nursing Assistants hired as of January 1, 2026.
• 1 year of prior acute care experience preferred or CNA or completion of first clinical course in RN/LPN program.
• CNA certificate preferred if experience is minimal; BLS certification current and ongoing.
• Internal Crisis Intervention training required; Float Pool Only: must attend crisis training within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.

Responsabilités

• Performs assigned patient care tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Licensed Professional Nurse.
• Supports patient comfort, safety and basic needs as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in ongoing training and crisis-related requirements as applicable.

Connaissances

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Crisis Intervention

Float Pool Training

Formation

Nursing Assistant Program

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that's both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Nursing Assistant on our 4 North MS team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties, defined, and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse/Licensed Professional Nurse.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you'll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health Medical Center. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The range for the role is $27.08 - $27.89 hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member's compensation 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).

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation and/or experience required.
• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent required for Nursing Assistants hired as of January 1, 2026.

Minimum Experience

• 1 year of prior acute care experience preferred or CNA or completion of first clinical course in RN/LPN program.

Required Certification/Registration

• CNA certificate preferred if experience is minimal.
• BLS certification current and ongoing.
• Internal Crisis Intervention training required.
• *Float Pool Only: Must attend hospital crisis training program within three (3) months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patient.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
• Ability to pass pre-hire physical assessment. (See attached).

Working Conditions

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and occasionally to irregular work hours. Float Pool NA's hired as of 6/1/2025 will be required to float to the Behavioral Unit to provide constant observation needs within the Unit.