Nursing Assistant II (PV)

Northwell Health; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support patient care in a dynamic environment. The role includes assisting with daily activities, conducting assessments, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, nursing assistant training, and experience in direct patient care. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Measures and records vital signs and collects specimens.
• Performs diagnostic tests and treatments under supervision.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

Job Description

Performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments. Provides patients with assistance in performing activities of daily living. Assists the healthcare team in ensuring patient safety.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assistance with daily activities: Provides equipment and supplies for and appropriately assists patients with oral and personal hygiene. Prepares patients for meals, snacks, and liquids and assists with feeding as needed.
2. Patient assessment: Assists in the healthcare team's physical and psychological assessment of patients. Measures and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake/output, and bowel movements. Collects specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum. Reports observable changes, treatment results, and patient or family concerns to the registered nurse.
3. Diagnostic tests and treatments: Performs various diagnostic tests and treatments under supervision, including applying dressings, discontinuing IV therapies, performing EKGs, obtaining blood sugar results, assisting with Foley catheter insertions, cleansing pressure injuries, applying buck traction, and assisting with elimination.
4. Patient safety: Responds to call bells and emergency lights. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts or conditions. Uses side rails, restraints, gerichairs, and appropriate patient positioning. Transports patients. Responds to emergencies and drills.
5. Organizational effectiveness: Accepts assignments, seeks clarification, reports observations to RN, participates in team duties, and attends in-service education to maintain competence.
6. Additional duties: Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course.
• Heart Saver Certification (preferred).
• Minimum two years of direct patient care experience.
• Effective communication skills.

*Additional Salary Details

The salary range or hourly rate is a good faith estimate and may be adjusted based on factors such as location, experience, education, and internal policies.