PACU Nursing Assistant — Evening Shift

SBHU; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant I/II for the PACU, with full-time evening shift. Under RN supervision, you will provide empathic patient care, communicate with patients and families, and support transition and recovery in a fast-paced post-anesthesia area.

Role requires ability to perform routine care, documentation, vital signs, and basic daily living activities while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Preference for NYS CNA license and high school diploma/GED.

Qualifications

• NURSING ASSISTANT 1 requires ability to acquire necessary knowledge during probationary period.
• NURSING ASSISTANT 2 requires one year of satisfactory full-time experience in basic patient care under supervision.
• Preferred: NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved nursing aide program; one year of patient care experience; High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Change dressings, and administer enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
• Apply hot/cold packs and compresses as directed.
• Chart and document care and/or behaviors as required.
• Take temperatures, pulse, BP and respiration.
• Assist with daily living activities and hygiene to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Feed individuals needing assistance to ensure proper nourishment.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming of patients.
• Protect patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean facility.

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant I/II for the PACU, with full-time evening shift. Under RN supervision, you will provide empathic patient care, communicate with patients and families, and support transition and recovery in a fast-paced post-anesthesia area.

Role requires ability to perform routine care, documentation, vital signs, and basic daily living activities while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Preference for NYS CNA license and high school diploma/GED.