Nursing Assistant - Per Diem

Catholic Health • Bethpage, NY

11h

About The Position

At Catholic Health, the primary focus is how the organization treats and serves its communities. Teams collaborate to provide compassionate care and use evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for every patient. The Nursing Assistant assists with patient care by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a duly authorized CNA Training Program, or enrollment as a nursing student who has completed fundamentals of nursing including clinical rotation, or relevant work experience including nursing assistant and/or personal care aide.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to read and write basic English.

Nice To Haves

• Current ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient data collection.
• Provide appropriate care to assigned patients and in accordance with the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Promptly report patient needs to the nurse.
• Organize patient care appropriately and complete patient care assignments in a timely manner.
• Reinforce patient instruction.
• Accurately document in the patient's medical record and on other forms.
• Perform treatments and procedures according to established hospital policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED