Nursing Assistant - 4S Telemetry

Cayugahealth; Town of Ithaca (NY); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 4S Telemetry unit. You will work closely with the nurse to provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, and monitor patients on the telemetry floor.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and CNA preferred; shift is three 12-hour nights (7pm-7am) with every other weekend and holidays, onsite at Cayuga Medical Center, 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification provided if needed.
• NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Direct Patient Care - Toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids, recording patient weight, obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormal findings to RN.
• Reinforcing education with patients; e.g. 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.

Connaissances

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Formation

NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)

Description du poste

## Nursing Assistant - 4S TelemetryApply: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca: Full time: Posted Today: RI348015**About Cayuga Health** Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.**Summary:** 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.***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* Mandatory Orientation Training completion required: one full week of Monday through Friday 8a-4p prior to starting work on the unit.***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].