Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Float Pool

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist in safe patient care in alignment with policies. Candidates must have NY CNA certification or be in RN program, HS diploma, and demonstrate safety and infection control knowledge. BLS/CPR training from AHA or Red Cross is required.

The position offers a collaborative team environment on Long Island with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth within Catholic Health.

Qualifications

• NYS CNA certification or RN program completion with CNA experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems or prior clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe treatment and care of patients per policy.
• Support nursing staff in daily unit tasks and patient comfort.

Skills

Safety practices

Patient care basics

Communication

Education

NYS CNA certification

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan UniversityHospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

A Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting in thesafe treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures and age of patients served on the unit.

Job Details

Requirements:

• Completion of Nursing Assistant program, BOCES or Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent with current New York State CNA certification or completion of a Nursing fundamentals course or equivalent within a RN program or a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Nursing Assistant.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience required.
• BLSor CPR/AED training required and accepted from only 2 organizations: American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program American Red Cross - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. No online programs from any organization will be accepted.

Salary Range

USD $26.52 - USD $33.45 /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, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.