Nursing Assistant I/II 18N Hosp Observation Unit Part Time Nights

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care in the Hospital Observation Unit. This part-time night shift role involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have experience in patient care. The position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on integrity and respect.

Benefits

Health Plans

Pension

Leave

Qualifications

• One year of experience in providing simple treatment and patient care services.
• NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Chart and document care and behaviors as required.
• Change simple dressings and apply compresses as directed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Nursing Assistant I/II 18N Hosp Observation Unit Part Time Nights (2500426)

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Nursing Assistants are valuable members of our team, providing empathic care to our patients, their families, and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect. Under the supervision of an RN, Nursing Assistants have frequent face-to-face communication with persons in care and their visitors to convey information on treatment procedures and visitors' hours. They also encourage and support those who may be despondent or apprehensive.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of patient care, and the ability to respond effectively to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standards of excellence.

Duties of a Nursing Assistant may include but are not limited to:

• Change simple dressings as directed, give enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
• Apply hot water bottles, aqua K pads, ice bags, and coolers, and hot and cold compresses as directed.
• Chart and document care and behaviors as required.
• Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure, and respiration rates.
• Attend to daily living activities, personal hygiene, and basic human needs to maintain a comfortable and conducive environment for treatment.
• Assist with feeding individuals requiring help to ensure proper nourishment.
• Bathe, dress, brush teeth, and trim fingernails and toenails of persons in care.
• Maintain persons' rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to direct care as needed to keep the facility clean, sanitary, and well-stocked.

Qualifications

Required: One year of satisfactory full-time experience in providing simple treatment and patient care services under professional supervision.

Preferred: NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved training program, one year of patient care experience, and a High School Diploma or GED.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. Initial review of applicants occurs two weeks from the posting date. For full consideration, applications should be received before this review date. If no candidate is selected, additional applications may be considered until the position is filled or the posting closes.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas.
• Positions may require shift changes and pass days as necessary.
• This position may require respiratory protection, which could prohibit facial hair.
• This role may be designated as “essential,” requiring employees to remain at work during emergencies to support hospital operations.

Pre-employment requirements include:

• Pre-employment physical and medical clearance.
• Electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
• Four-panel drug screening.
• Regulatory pre-employment screenings.
• Provision of NYS license(s)/certificate(s) if applicable.

Failure to meet these requirements may delay start date or revoke employment offer.

*The hiring department covers examination fees.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $xxx - $xxx per year.

This range is an estimate based on current data. The actual offer depends on experience. Inflating or misrepresenting experience may lead to disqualification or termination.

Some positions may include additional pay such as location pay, shift differential, or geographic pay, detailed as follows:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($3400)
• Shift differential ($575)
• Geographic Pay ($000)

Your total compensation includes benefits like leave, health plans, and a pension.

Job Number:

2500426

Official Job Title:

Nursing Assistant 2

Job Field:

Nursing Assistant

Primary Location:

Department/Hiring Area: 18 North Hospital Observation Unit

Schedule:

Part-time

Shift:

Night Shift, 2300-0730, Pass Days: Every Other Weekend, Variable

Posting Dates:

Start: May 13, 2025; End: May 28, 2025, 3:59 AM

Salary Grade:

SG8