Nursing Assistant

United Health Services•Norwich, NY

20d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant at United Health Services (UHS) Chenango Memorial Hospital (CMH), in Adult Med-Surg, delivers compassionate, patient-centered care under Registered Nurse (RN) supervision. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration, mobility, positioning, transfers, rounding, and vital sign and intake/output collection and documentation. The Nursing Assistant communicates changes and concerns to the RN, helps maintain a safe and organized care environment, and contributes to coordinated patient care and positive patient experiences. The position also performs Unit Secretary and clerical duties when assigned. Work includes prioritizing competing needs in a fast-paced setting, following organizational and Nursing Division policies and applicable regulations, protecting patient privacy and sensitive data, applying infection prevention practices, and using safe patient-handling techniques. The role requires completion of onboarding, education, and competency validations, including BLS certification within the applicable required timeframe. The role is scheduled for 28 hours per week on a rotating night shift. Compensation is $18.56–$26.92 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational diploma or certificate in Nurse Aide studies.
New York State Department of Health Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential.
Up to 1 year of related experience in a role or field providing transferable skills or knowledge relevant to the position.
Up to 1 year of healthcare experience in any job function.
Up to 1 year of experience in the same work environment or setting, such as a hospital, practice, or department/division.
Up to 1 year of customer- or patient-facing experience directly interacting and communicating with the public.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living under RN direction.
Assist with patients’ nutrition and hydration as directed by the RN.
Measure and record vital signs, weight, and intake/output in the electronic health record, and promptly communicate changes to the RN.
Support safe mobility, ambulation, positioning, and transfers using appropriate techniques.
Perform patient rounding, respond to call lights, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
Document care activities and observations using required tools and systems to support clear handoffs and continuity of care.
Perform Unit Secretary and clerical duties when assigned, including answering phones and maintaining records.
Prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and recognize and promptly escalate patient concerns, changes, and safety risks through established channels.
Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary partners to support safe, timely patient flow and coordinated care.
Follow organizational policies, Nursing Division standards, applicable regulations, and New York State-aligned expectations for unlicensed assistive patient care.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality and safeguard sensitive data in accordance with HIPAA and security policies.
Apply infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE use, and safe cleaning and disinfection.
Complete required onboarding, education, and competency validations, including CPR certification within the applicable timeframe.
Use safe patient-handling and ergonomic practices and follow departmental safety principles.
Contribute to a caring, healing, inclusive, and collaborative environment and demonstrate UHS values in daily interactions.
Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, beginning the first of the month after hire.
Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
Voluntary pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
PTO accrual beginning on day one.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Access to financial advisors.
Wellness rewards of up to $400 per year.
24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
Food pantry and PTO donation program.
Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Access to more than 100,000 online courses and leadership programs.
Tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.
Sign-on bonus eligibility of up to $1,000.