Nursing Assistant 2 (HCT)

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work well in teams, and a focus on patient care. The role involves performing both direct and indirect nursing care activities, such as assisting with simple procedures, initiating CPR, and aiding in the admitting, transfer, and discharge processes. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development and respond to changing patient needs by collaborating with all members of the healthcare team. Additionally, the role includes participating in team spirit and unit morale, acting as a preceptor for new staff, problem-solving, maintaining a safe work environment, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Effective communication with healthcare team members and maintaining positive public relations are also essential. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining, recording, exchanging, and conveying information for patients, taking an active role in personal and professional development, and making decisions based on ethical principles.

Requirements

• One year of paid patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect nursing care activities.
• Assist with simple procedures and initiate CPR.
• Aid in the admitting, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development.
• Respond to changing patient needs and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Participate in team spirit and unit morale.
• Act as a preceptor for new staff.
• Problem-solve and maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Maintain positive public relations.
• Obtain, record, exchange, and convey patient information.
• Engage in personal and professional development.
• Make decisions based on ethical principles.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals