Nursing Assistant | ICU

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY seeks a Nursing Assistant to support ICU inpatient care alongside RNs and interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include vital signs, patient mobility, hygiene, and comfort, within a high-acuity oncology setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, collaboration, and growth within MSK's compassionate, research-driven environment. Schedule includes nights; MSK offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant certification or equivalent healthcare certification required, OR at least 1 year of direct patient care experience in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, long-term care, or home health settings as substitute for certification.
• BLS certification required by the time of hire.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, prolonged standing, and frequent movement throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs (BP, HR, RR, temperature, SpO2) and record readings.
• Encourage patients to perform exercises and assist activities including ambulation, transfers, turning, and positioning.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable environment for each patient per MSK policies and procedures.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks (bathing, mouth care, peri-care, skin care).
• Ensure patient has necessary supplies daily (clean gown, towels, soap) and change bed linens as needed.
• Escort discharged patients out of the hospital as directed by RN.

Skills

Healthcare certification

BLS certification

Physical stamina

Job description

About Us

About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join Memorial Sloan Kettering as a Nursing Assistant and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality inpatient care! As a key member of the care team, you’ll work closely with RNs and interdisciplinary partners to support patients through critical moments in their cancer journey. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands‑on patient care, values collaboration, and wants to grow within a purposeful healthcare environment!

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU): MSK’s 20-bed Intensive Care Unit is the only ICU within the institution, offering high-acuity care for critically ill oncology patients. The unit manages a patient population that is approximately 40% surgical and 60% medical. Staff on this unit care for some of the most complex and critically ill patients across the cancer continuum. The ICU fosters a culture of autonomy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continued professional growth.

Role Overview

Be responsible for taking patient vital signs, including blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation Encourage patients to perform exercises and guide patient activities as advised including ambulating, transferring, turning, and positioning Maintain a clean, comfortable environment for each patient that aligns with MSK policies and procedures Perform personal hygiene tasks for patients including bathing, mouth care, peri-care, and skin care Ensure patient has necessary supplies every day, including a clean gown, towels, and soap; change bed linens as needed Record intake and output Escort discharged patients out of the hospital as directed by RN

Key Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant or other healthcare-related certification (PCT, EMT, Med Tech, Home Health Aide, LPN) required, OR at least 1 year of direct patient care experience (in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, long-term care, or home health settings) in lieu of certification
• BLS Certification required by the time of hire
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, prolonged standing, and frequent movement throughout a shift

Core Skills

An effective communicator, able to determine how best to reach different audiences Excited to work as part of a caregiving, patient-centered team, capable of building positive relationships and delivering patient-centric solutions A problem-solver, eager to take initiative in new situations and address tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared goals and objectives A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

Additional Information

Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY Schedule: Nights 7pm-7:30am; Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday rotation Pay Range: $22.87 - $29.38 FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to provide exceptional patient care, develop innovative research, and deliver outstanding educational programs.

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