Nursing Assistant II (PV)

Northwell Health • Plainview, NY

3d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II provides patients with assistance in performing activities of daily living and supports the health care team in maintaining patient safety. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the role performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments consistent with established procedures. The position works varied hours, with shifts as early as 6 a.m.–2 p.m. or as late as 11 a.m.–7 p.m., on varied days that include every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course.
• Minimum 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 hygiene and assist patients as needed.
• Assist the health care team with physical and psychological patient assessments.
• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake/output, and bowel movements, as appropriate.
• Collect specimens such as 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 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 and correct or report unsafe acts and conditions 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 registered nurse.
• Participate in the nursing team by assuming additional duties and responsibilities, and maintain competence by attending in-service education programs.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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