Nursing Assistant - FT Days - 4 North Med/Surg

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc.; Hayts Corner (NY); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY is seeking Nursing Assistants to provide direct patient care at Cayuga Medical Center. You will support ADLs, monitor vital signs, and reinforce patient education under the supervision of a nurse.

The role features 12-hour shifts, weekends/holidays as assigned, onsite location, and pay range of $19.47 to $25.75 per hour. Centralus Health affiliates promote equity and provide equal opportunity and accommodations as needed.

Qualifikationen

• High school or equivalent experience.
• BLS- will be provided if needed.
• NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
• Previous patient care experience.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Direct Patient Care

ADL assistance

Vital signs reading

BLS Training

Ausbildung

NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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: 12-hour shifts, 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

Centralus Health 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 on 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 Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

We're excited you're considering joining our team. At Centralus Health, we foster a culture of care, trust, and belonging. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and thrive in your career while making meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and communities.