Nursing Assistant - Per Diem

Catholic Health Services; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Catholic Health at the St. Charles Campus in Port Jefferson, NY is seeking Nursing Assistants who provide basic care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and personal hygiene.

You will document data and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS, with the option to consider related nursing experience in lieu of certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• NA Certification and BLS are required.
• In lieu of NA cert, experience as a nursing assistant or one year in an RN program acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under RN supervision to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Recognize, document, and report patient data to appropriate staff.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and ancillary staff to optimize outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and support families with education and emotional support.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assistant experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details

Our Nursing Assistants will:

• Function under the supervision of the licensed Registered Nurse and provides basic nursing care to ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of our patients.
• Be able to recognize, obtain, document, and report data to appropriate staff.
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), and ancillary staff to meet the needs of patients and optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.

What you’ll bring:

• Passion for Patient Care
• Prior or recent Nursing Assistant experience preferred
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification: Nursing Assistant Certification & Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are required
• In lieu of Nursing Assistant certification, will accept prior/recent nursing assistant experience OR completion of one year of a formal RN program

Salary Range

USD $32.04 - USD $32.04 /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, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.