Nursing Assistant - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. You will assist with data collection and deliver essential care, ensuring documentation accuracy and timely completion of assignments.

The role requires a CNA training completion or active nursing student status, a High School diploma or GED, and BLS certification; knowledge of English reading/writing is required. ED experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a CNA Training Program or nursing student with fundamentals including clinical rotation or relevant nursing assistant experience.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Current ED experience preferred.
• Must be computer-literate and able to read and write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Assists in care of patients under the direction of a RN or LPN.
• 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 on the patient’s medical record and other forms.
• Performs treatments and procedures per hospital policy.

Skills

Computer literacy

English basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training Program

Nursing program student with clinical rotation

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

• 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.
• Documents accurately on the patient's medical record and on other forms.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.

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 OR is a student enrolled in a nursing program who has completed fundamentals of nursing including clinical rotation OR relevant 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 $25.29 - 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.