Nursing Assistant - Surgical ICU

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant position at Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, supports safe patient care on the Long Island campus. You will assist with daily activities and nursing routines, ensuring comfort and safety across patient ages.

Required are a NYS CNA certification (or RN program basics), high school diploma, safety/infection control knowledge, and CPR/BLS training from approved providers (AHA or Red Cross). Prior CNA experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Must have New York State CNA certification or RN program completion.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems or clerical experience required.
• BLS or CPR/AED training from approved providers (AHA or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe treatment and care of patients according to established policies.
• Support age-appropriate care on the unit and assist with daily activities.

Skills

NYS CNA certification

High School diploma

Safety awareness

Clerical experience

CPR/BLS training

Education

Nursing fundamentals course or RN program

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

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.

Requirements

• Completion of Nursing Assistant program, BOCES or Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent with current New York State CNA certification or completion of a Nursing fundamentals course or equivalent within a RN program or a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Nursing Assistant.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience required.
• BLS or CPR/AED training required and accepted from only 2 organizations: American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program American Red Cross - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. No online programs from any organization will be accepted.

Salary Range

USD $26.52 - USD $33.45 /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.