Nursing Assistant - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in Bethpage, NY is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist in data collection, provide care per the Patient's Bill of Rights, and ensure timely completion of tasks while documenting accurately in medical records.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, completion of a CNA program or nursing student with clinical rotation, BLS certification, and strong computer literacy with basic English skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an authorized CNA training program or nursing student with fundamentals including clinical rotation or relevant nursing assistant/personal care aide experience.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• Current ED experience preferred.
• Must be computer-literate; able to read and write basic English.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant assists in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Assists in patient data collection.
• Provides appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Provides patient care in accordance with the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Reports patient needs to the nurse promptly.
• Organizes patient care appropriately.
• Completes patient care and assignments in a timely manner.
• Reinforces patient instruction.
• Documents accurately on the patient's medical record and on other forms.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training Program completion

BLS from American Heart Association

Nursing program with clinical rotation or related experience

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.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant assists in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Assists in patient data collection.
• Provides appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Provides patient care in accordance with the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Reports patient needs to the nurse promptly.
• Organizes patient care appropriately.
• Completes patient care and assignments in a timely manner.
• Reinforces patient instruction.
• Documents accurately on the patient's medical record and on other forms.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Must have successful completion of a duly authorized CNA Training Program ORis a student enrolled in anursing program who has completed fundamentals of nursing including clinical rotation ORrelevant work experience, including nursing assistant and/or personal care aide.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Current ED experience is preferred.
• Must be computer-literate. Must be able to read and write basic English

Salary Range

USD $25.59 - USD $25.59 /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.