Nursing Assistant - Obstetrics

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous benefits packages

generous tuition assistance

defined benefit pension plan

culture that supports professional and

and educational growth

Job summary

Catholic Health on Long Island is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the unit, in line with established policies and procedures and the age of patients served. The role requires NYS CNA certification, or completion of a Nursing fundamentals course with at least 2 years of nursing assistant experience.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, knowledge of safety and infection control, and basic computer or clerical skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant program or equivalent with NYS CNA certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe treatment and care of patients according to established policies.
• Support age-appropriate care on the unit as defined by policies.

Skills

Safety and infection control

Computer literacy

Clerical experience

Education

Nursing Assistant program

High School diploma

BOCES or Military Hospital Corps School

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Catholic Health is also proud to be voted one of Newsday's Top Places to Work on Long Island in 2018 and 2019 and Modern Healthcare's Best Place to work in both 2019 and 2020.

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.

Job Details

Requirements:

• 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 1organization: American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED). No online programs from any organization will be accepted.

Salary Range

USD $26.52 - USD $33.45 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.

In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers:

• generous benefits packages
• generous tuition assistance
• a defined benefit pension plan
• a culture that supports professional and educational growth

Come join the best team and welcome our community in our front door.