Certified Nursing Assistant - FlexStaff

Northwell Health • Staten Island, NY

5d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and supports patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, meals, and feeding. The role assists the healthcare team with patient assessments, records and reports relevant measurements and observations, and helps maintain patient safety. The assistant works as part of the nursing team, reports to a nursing supervisor or designee, carries out assigned duties, and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Program.
• Certification by the New York State Department of Health and maintained standing in the State Nurse Assistant Registry.
• At least one year of direct patient-care experience in a hospital, rehabilitation, or sub-acute facility.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Heart Saver Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide equipment and supplies for oral and personal hygiene and assist patients with hygiene.
• Prepare patients for meals, snacks, and liquids, and assist with feeding as needed.
• Assist the healthcare team with physical and psychological patient assessments.
• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output, and bowel movements as appropriate.
• Collect required specimens, including urine, feces, and sputum.
• Report observable changes in a patient’s condition, treatment results, and patient or family concerns to the registered professional nurse.
• Perform Grade I decubitus care.
• Provide preventative skin care, including turning, positioning, heel evaluation, warm or cold compresses according to facility procedure, and appropriate application of skin cream.
• Provide constant observation for patients requiring increased security to prevent harmful behavior.
• Contribute to patient safety, respond promptly to call bells and emergency lights, and correct or report unsafe acts or conditions as appropriate.
• Use side rails, restraints, and gerichairs appropriately and position patients appropriately.
• Transport patients appropriately.
• Respond appropriately to fire, evacuation, and internal or external emergencies and drills.
• Report to the nursing supervisor or designee, accept assignments, seek clarification as needed, and carry out assignments.
• Regularly report patient-care observations and findings to the registered nurse.
• Participate as an integral member of the nursing team.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED