Nursing Technician

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health on Long Island is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. You will assist with data collection, provide direct patient care, and ensure accurate documentation in the medical record.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CNA training or nursing student status, BLS certification, and basic English literacy. ED experience is preferred and candidates should be computer-literate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a CNA training program or current nursing student with fundamentals including clinical rotation or relevant nursing-related work experience.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Current ED experience preferred.
• Must be computer-literate and able to read and write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Assist in patient data collection and documentation in the medical record.
• Provide appropriate care and reinforce patient instruction.
• Report patient needs promptly to the nurse.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner and organize patient care.

Skills

Computer literacy

Read and write English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training Program completed

Nursing student with fundamentals completed

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.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

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 $29.43 - USD $29.43 /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.