Nursing Assistant — Growth, Benefits & Tuition Support

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support safe patient care on our units. The role involves assisting with daily treatments and ensuring comfort and safety for patients across services.

Qualifications include NYS CNA certification or equivalent, high school diploma, and knowledge of safety and infection control. BLS/CPR training is required, with specific certing organizations noted in the job requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• BLS or 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infection control practices

Safety awareness

Computer systems knowledge

Clerical experience

BLS/CPR training

Education

NYS CNA certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing fundamentals course / RN program

2 years' experience as Nursing Assistant

Job description

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support safe patient care on our units. The role involves assisting with daily treatments and ensuring comfort and safety for patients across services.

Qualifications include NYS CNA certification or equivalent, high school diploma, and knowledge of safety and infection control. BLS/CPR training is required, with specific certing organizations noted in the job requirements.