Nursing Assistant - FT Days - 4 South Telemetry

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works closely with nurses to provide excellent direct patient care on Cayuga Medical Center’s 4 South Telemetry unit. The role supports patients’ activities of daily living and helps prevent complications. The position is full-time and onsite in Ithaca, New York, with three 12-hour day shifts per week. Every other weekend and holidays may be assigned. One full week of mandatory orientation, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., must be completed before starting on the unit. No travel is expected.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
BLS; training will be provided if needed.
Complete one full week of mandatory orientation, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., before starting work on the unit.
Frequent use of hands and fingers, including operating a computer keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with toileting, ambulating, and repositioning.
Monitor and record fluid intake and output, patient weight, and vital signs.
Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ conditions to the RN.
Reinforce patient education, including incentive spirometer use and fall prevention.
Maintain a clean and organized patient bedside area to ensure a safe workspace.
Intentionally round on each patient every hour.