Nurse's Aide, Evening Shift (3pm-11pm), Infant/Toddler
About The Position
Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive. Under the direction of the nursing leader, the Nurse's Aide assists in performing a variety of duties related to the physical care of the patients, including obtaining report of patient assignments from the RN at the start of the shift and providing meticulous care to each child. Nurse's Aides are eligible for an evening and night shift differential and CNA certification pay.
Requirements
- Prior relevant job experience in a pediatric setting preferred.
- Weekend and holiday commitment.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled in a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Pre-PA or PA (Physician Assistant), Pre-Med or Pre-Physical Therapy program preferred.
- Candidates' with PCT and/or MA licenses in New York State and/or commensurate experience will also be considered.
- New York State Certified Nurse's Aide students can be placed in our Long-Term Care Unit.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining unit and patients’ rooms compliant with regulatory agency codes and standards, obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs to RN.
- Changing patients to and from various adaptive equipment as recommended/directed by the therapists or RN, Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Assisting with or performing treatment procedures that have been predetermined for each patient, feeding or assisting with feeding of patients during meals/snacks,
- Assisting patients with diapering/toileting/showers as necessary, repositioning assigned patients to promote skin integrity, muscle tone, and maintain body alignment, maintaining excellent hand hygiene, adhering to precautions as required for each patient
- Maintaining professional boundaries and assisting the nurse during emergency situations.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Scholarships
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Plans with Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
- Safe Work Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
