Nursing Assistant - 4 SOUTH PCU
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant works on the 4 South team at Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown, part of Garnet Health, an integrated health system serving the Hudson Valley. Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties. The role involves direct contact with patients in a hospital setting and may include responding to varied or unpredictable situations. Float Pool Nursing Assistants hired as of June 1, 2025, must float to the Behavioral Unit to provide constant observation when needed.
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation and/or experience.
- For Nursing Assistants hired as of January 1, 2026, a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Current and ongoing BLS certification.
- Internal Crisis Intervention training.
- Ability to pass a pre-hire physical assessment.
- Ability to perform the full anatomical range of motion needed for job tasks, with visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and withstand prolonged sitting, standing, and/or constant walking.
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work under pressure, organize and synthesize information, prioritize tasks, think critically, analyze, adapt, multitask, and maintain detailed attention despite interruptions.
- Sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
- For Float Pool Nursing Assistants only: attend the hospital crisis training program within three months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior acute care experience is preferred; alternatively, CNA status or completion of the first clinical course in an RN/LPN program is noted.
- CNA certificate is preferred if experience is minimal.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned patient care tasks under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse.
- Perform other related unit duties as assigned and delegated.
- For Float Pool Nursing Assistants hired as of June 1, 2025, float to the Behavioral Unit to provide constant observation needs within the unit.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
- Career growth and professional development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
