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 supporting the admitting, transfer, and discharge processes. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development and be responsive to changing patient needs, collaborating with all members of the healthcare team. Participation in team spirit and unit morale is essential, including acting as a preceptor for new staff. The role also involves problem-solving, maintaining a safe work environment, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and effectively communicating with healthcare team members. Additionally, the candidate will maintain positive public relations, obtain, record, exchange, and convey information for patients, take an active role in personal and professional development, and make 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.
• Support 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 concerns.
• 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 information for patients.
• Engage in personal and professional development.
• Make decisions based on ethical principles.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals