Nursing Assistant - PACU / Per Diem

United Health Services • Binghamton, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant at United Health Services (UHS) supports compassionate, patient-centered care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at UHS Wilson Medical Center. Under Registered Nurse (RN) direction, the position assists with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration, mobility, positioning, patient rounding, vital-sign collection, and intake/output documentation. The Nursing Assistant works closely with the RN to communicate patient changes and help maintain safety, comfort, dignity, and a positive care experience.

This is a per diem position, with work performed on an as-needed, agreed-upon basis. The manager assigns working hours. The role may also include Unit Secretary and clerical duties when assigned. The position is not eligible for benefits.

United Health Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier. It includes four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS reports a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers and is guided by the values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which may be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Follow established patient-safety, infection-control, privacy, security, and safe patient-handling practices.
• Communicate patient changes and concerns promptly to the RN and work collaboratively within the care team.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational Diploma/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 that provides 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, supporting patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Assist with nutrition and hydration, including opening containers, cutting food, or feeding patients as directed by the RN.
• Measure and record clinical data, including vital signs, weight, and intake/output, in the electronic health record, and promptly communicate changes to the RN.
• Assist with safe mobility, ambulation, positioning, and transfers using appropriate techniques.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient-care environment by rounding, responding to call lights, and ensuring rooms and supplies support a positive patient experience.
• Document patient-care activities and observations using required tools and systems in accordance with unit guidelines.
• Perform Unit Secretary and clerical duties when assigned, such as answering phones, maintaining records, and supporting unit workflow.
• Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, recognize and escalate patient concerns or safety risks, and collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary partners to support coordinated care and patient flow.
• Follow organizational policies, Nursing Division standards, applicable regulations, and New York State-aligned role expectations for unlicensed assistive patient care under appropriate supervision.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality, follow HIPAA requirements, and safeguard sensitive data by using systems responsibly and reporting potential security incidents or policy violations.
• Apply infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE use, and safe cleaning and disinfection routines.
• Complete required onboarding, education, and competency validations within established timelines, including CPR certification within the timeframe applicable to the assigned unit.
• Use safe patient-handling and ergonomic practices and follow departmental safety principles.
• Help create a caring, healing environment through attentive, empathetic communication; support coworkers, teamwork, and continuous improvement; and demonstrate UHS values.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed