Nursing Assistant I/II CTICR Full Time Nights

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

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About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Nursing Assistants provide empathic care to patients, families, and visitors with integrity and respect. Under RN supervision, they communicate face-to-face with patients and visitors about treatment procedures and visiting hours, and offer encouragement and support to people who may be despondent or apprehensive. Candidates should communicate and interact effectively, understand patient care, respond to changing patient needs, make decisions based on ethical principles, and uphold high standards of excellence.

Duties may include providing simple treatments as directed; documenting care and behaviors; measuring vital signs; assisting with daily living, personal hygiene, and nourishment; bathing, dressing, and grooming patients; and protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and confidentiality. Occasional housekeeping and cleaning duties related to direct care may also be required to keep the clinical facility clean, sanitary, orderly, and adequately supplied.

The role is full-time nights. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. The position may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair, and may be designated essential during institutional emergencies. Before starting, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment physical and obtain medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory screening requirements, and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates. A resume/CV must be included with the online application.

Requirements

• One year of satisfactory full-time experience providing simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of patient care.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing patient needs and make decisions based on ethical principles.
• Ability to adhere to high standards of excellence.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete an electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references.
• Successfully complete a four-panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

• New York State Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved certified nursing aide training program.
• One year of patient care experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Change simple dressings and give enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
• Apply hot water bottles, aqua K pads, ice bags, coolers, and hot or cold compresses as directed.
• Chart and document care and/or behaviors as required.
• Measure temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure, and respiration rates.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and simple human needs to support a comfortable treatment environment.
• Feed patients who require assistance to ensure appropriate nourishment.
• Bathe and dress patients, brush their teeth, and trim their fingernails and toenails.
• Maintain patients’ rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• As needed in conjunction with direct care, perform housekeeping and cleaning duties to keep the facility clean, sanitary, orderly, and properly supplied.
• Communicate with patients and visitors about treatment procedures and visiting hours, and offer encouragement and support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave and health insurance.
• Participation in the state pension system.
• Some positions may include location pay for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions.
• Some positions may include shift differentials for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed