Nursing Assistant II - Patient-Focused Team Player

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY seeks a nurse who demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork, and patient focus. Performs direct and indirect nursing care, assists with simple procedures, initiates CPR, and supports admissions, transfers and discharges while collaborating with the health care team.

The position requires responsiveness to changing patient needs, active participation in safety, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development;

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Commitment to patient-focused care and quality improvement.
• Ability to make ethical decisions in clinical situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect nursing care and simple procedures.
• Initiate CPR and support admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Respond to changing patient needs and collaborate with the health care team.
• Maintain safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Ethical decision making

Job description

State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY seeks a nurse who demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork, and patient focus. Performs direct and indirect nursing care, assists with simple procedures, initiates CPR, and supports admissions, transfers and discharges while collaborating with the health care team.

The position requires responsiveness to changing patient needs, active participation in safety, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development;