NURSING ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort. Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. Its people also lend a hand to local teams, churches and fundraisers to help Northern New York thrive. The organization is fiscally sound and stable, providing stable jobs and ever-improving quality of care. Employees enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, with a safe community, low cost of living, and minimal commute times.
Requirements
- BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire
- High school level of knowledge
- Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms
- Ability to understand printed health related material
- Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy
- Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions
- Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given
- Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers
- Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred
- One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable
- Computer experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions
- Provide direct patient care
- Work collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Assist with delegated patient care treatments and procedures
- Assist with ambulation of patients
- Turn patients and promote comfort
- Document on medical records and patient care forms
- Communicate information to supervisor and co-workers
Benefits
- Excellent compensation and benefit program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
