Nursing Assistant- Cayuga Medical Center Surgical Stay- Per Diem
About The Position
Nursing Assistants are responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care. This person supports activities of daily living (ADL's) with patients and prevents complications. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal. Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent experience
- BLS- will be provided if needed
Nice To Haves
- NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
- Previous patient care experience
Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care- Toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids, recording patient weight, obtaining vital signs, and reporting abnormal findings or changes in the patient's conditions to the RN.
- Reinforcing education with patients; i.e. incentive spirometer use, and fall prevention.
- Maintaining a clean and organized patient bedside area to ensure a safe workspace.
- Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour.
- Mandatory Orientation Training completion required: one full week of Monday through Friday 8a-4p prior to starting work on the unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
