Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Growth Opportunities

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

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support safe patient care on the unit in line with policies and patient age groups.

Requirements include NYS CNA certification or RN fundamentals training, high school diploma, safety/infection control knowledge, and CPR/BLS training. Computer systems experience is preferred. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant program, BOCES or Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent with NYS CNA certification or RN fundamentals course or 2 years' experience as Nursing Assistant.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience.
• BLS or CPR/AED training from AHA or ARC; no online programs accepted.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety and infection control

CPR/BLS training

Computer systems

Education

NYS CNA certification or RN fundamentals/2 yrs exp as Nursing Assistant

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support safe patient care on the unit in line with policies and patient age groups.

Requirements include NYS CNA certification or RN fundamentals training, high school diploma, safety/infection control knowledge, and CPR/BLS training. Computer systems experience is preferred. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.