Nursing Assistant II (PV)

Northwell Health • Plainview, NY

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II provides assistance with activities of daily living, supports patient safety, and performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role also contributes to the healthcare team’s physical and psychological assessment of patients and reports observations, treatment results, and patient or family concerns to the registered professional nurse.

This is a full-time position with a scheduled shift of 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Hours may vary, with shifts as early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. or as late as midnight to 8 a.m. Workdays vary and include every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course.
• At least two years of direct patient care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Heart Saver Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including oral and personal hygiene, meals, feeding, and elimination.
• Provide equipment and supplies for patient care and assist with prescribed care as appropriate.
• Assist the healthcare team with physical and psychological patient assessments.
• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output, and bowel movements as appropriate.
• Collect required specimens, including urine, feces, and sputum.
• Report observable changes in patient condition, treatment results, and patient or family concerns to the registered professional nurse.
• Perform selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments under registered nurse supervision, including applying simple dressings, discontinuing peripheral intravenous therapies, applying EKG electrodes and performing EKGs, obtaining blood sugar results and informing the nurse, assisting with Foley catheter insertion, cleansing pressure injuries, and applying Buck traction.
• Respond to patient call bells and emergency lights; identify unsafe acts or conditions and correct or report them as appropriate.
• Use side rails, restraints, and gerichairs, and position patients appropriately.
• Transport patients.
• Respond to fire, evacuation, and internal or external emergencies and drills.
• Accept assignments, seek clarification as needed, carry out assignments, and regularly report patient care observations and findings to the RN.
• Participate in the nursing team and assume additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain competence by attending in-service education programs.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED