Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Stony Brook, NY
Educational Services

About the position

The Nursing Assistant I/II position at Stony Brook Medicine involves providing compassionate care to patients in the Pre Surgical Admissions unit. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant will engage in direct patient care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure a supportive environment for patients and their families. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to respond to the changing needs of patients with integrity and respect.

Responsibilities

  • Change simple dressings as directed, give enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
  • Apply hot water bottles, aqua K pads, ice bags, and coolers, and hot and cold compresses as directed.
  • Chart and document care and/or behaviors as required.
  • Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure and respiration rate.
  • Attend to daily living activities, personal, hygienic, and simple human needs.
  • Feed persons requiring assistance to ensure appropriate nourishment.
  • Bathe and dress, brush teeth and trim fingernails and toenails of persons in care.
  • Maintain persons in care rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
  • Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to direct care as needed.

Requirements

  • Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period for Nursing Assistant I.
  • One year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision for Nursing Assistant II.
  • Preferred: NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved certified nursing aide training program.
  • Preferred: One year of patient care experience and a High School Diploma or GED.

Nice-to-haves

  • Current procedural experience

Benefits

  • As per civil service guidelines
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