Nursing Assistant - Float – Full-time - Evenings
About The Position
At New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist, Nursing Assistants provide bedside care and serve as important points of contact for patients and families. Working with Registered Nurses, Nurse Technicians, and other team members, they support patient comfort, safety, and experience in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role includes monitoring and recording vital signs, assisting with meals and safe transport, and maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Nursing Assistants float to hospital units as needed, including Med-Surg, Critical Care, Psychiatry, and the Emergency Department. This is a full-time evening position, scheduled from 3:30 PM to midnight, with three weekends per month required. The role is based at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist and requires on-site presence. Employees must live within a commutable distance; travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification from an approved, accredited Nurse Assistant training program, or current enrollment in a BSN program and completion of at least one clinical rotation.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work evenings from 3:30 PM to midnight and three weekends per month.
- Live within a commutable distance to NYP; the position requires on-site presence.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a nurse’s aide in a hospital.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-focused care and perform select care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Measure and record patients’ temperatures, pulses, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Support delivery of meals and safe patient transport.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
- Enhance the patient experience by providing comfort, caring, energy, and hospitality.
- Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Nurse Technicians, and other team members.
- Float to hospital units as needed, including Med-Surg, Critical Care, Psychiatry, and the Emergency Department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
