Nursing Assistant - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; 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 help collect patient data, provide direct care, and document accurately in the medical record.

The role emphasizes adherence to patient rights, timely task completion, and clear communication with nursing staff. BLS is required, and ED experience is preferred. This position is on-site in a hospital setting in New York.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completed CNA training or enrolled in nursing program with clinical rotation.
• Current BLS from American Heart Association.
• Current ED experience preferred.
• Must be computer-literate and able to read/write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under RN or LPN direction.
• Assist in patient data collection.
• Provide appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Follow Patient's Bill of Rights in care delivery.
• Report patient needs to the nurse promptly.
• Organize patient care appropriately and complete tasks timely.
• Reinforce patient instructions and document in medical record.
• Perform treatments and procedures per hospital policy.

Skills

Computer literacy

Basic English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification - American Heart Association

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.