Nurse Assistant

NY United Health Services•Walton, NY

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant at United Health Services (UHS) delivers compassionate, patient-centered support to help patients feel safe, supported, and respected. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Assistant supports activities of daily living, mobility, patient rounding, vital-sign collection, and intake/output documentation. The role works collaboratively with the care team to communicate changes, support patient safety, and contribute to positive patient outcomes and experiences. This position is in the Medical Unit at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital. It is per diem, with work performed on an as-needed, agreed-upon basis. Working hours are assigned by the manager. Compensation is $19.37–$28.09 per hour, depending on experience. The position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Vocational diploma or certificate in Nurse Aide studies.
New York State Department of Health Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential.
Up to 1 year of related experience in a role or field providing transferable skills or knowledge relevant to the position.
Up to 1 year of healthcare experience in any job function.
Up to 1 year of experience in the same work environment or setting, such as a hospital, practice, department, or division.
Up to 1 year of customer- or patient-facing experience directly interacting and communicating with the public.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living under RN direction, supporting comfort, dignity, and safety.
Assist with patients’ nutrition and hydration needs as directed by the RN, including opening containers, cutting food, or feeding patients.
Measure and promptly document clinical data, including vital signs, weight, and intake/output, in the electronic health record; communicate changes to the RN according to unit standards.
Support safe mobility, ambulation, positioning, and transfers using appropriate techniques to promote comfort and help prevent complications such as skin breakdown.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient-care environment by rounding, responding to call lights, and ensuring rooms and supplies support a positive patient experience.
Document care activities and observations according to unit guidelines using required tools and systems, supporting clear handoffs and continuity of care.
Perform Unit Secretary and clerical duties when assigned, such as answering phones, maintaining records, and supporting unit workflow.
Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions while balancing patient and unit needs and maintaining accuracy and compassion.
Recognize and promptly escalate patient concerns, changes, or safety risks through established communication channels.
Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary partners to support safe, timely patient flow and a coordinated unit environment.
Follow organizational policies, Nursing Division standards, and New York State-aligned expectations for unlicensed assistive patient care under appropriate supervision.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements and use discretion in documentation and communication.
Apply infection-prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE use, and safe cleaning and disinfection routines.
Complete required onboarding, education, and competency validations within established timelines, including CPR certification within the timeframe applicable to the assigned unit.
Use safe patient-handling and ergonomic practices and follow departmental safety principles.
Safeguard sensitive data by following security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations.
Create a caring, healing environment through attentive listening, prompt responses, and empathetic communication.
Support a culture of belonging and shared purpose by helping coworkers, participating in teamwork, and contributing to continuous improvement.
Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation; follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations; and perform additional responsibilities as required.