Nursing Assistant - 5 SOUTH MS

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties as defined and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse. This role is on the 5 South team at Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown. Garnet Health describes itself as the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, serving a diverse community. It offers team members career-growth resources, tuition reimbursement programs, and health, dental, and retirement benefits. The posted hourly range is $27.08–$27.89; the employer notes that compensation may depend on factors such as location, specialty, relevant experience, education, credentials, contracts, budget, and internal equity.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation and/or experience.
High school graduation or GED equivalent is required for Nursing Assistants hired as of January 1, 2026.
Current and ongoing BLS certification.
Internal Crisis Intervention training is required.
For Float Pool positions, attendance at the hospital crisis training program within three months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter is required.
Ability to pass a pre-hire physical assessment.
Ability to perform the full anatomical range of motion required for tasks; visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment; and ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks, think critically, analyze information, adapt, multitask, and maintain detailed attention amid interruptions.
Sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking; lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients; and considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
May be subject to irregular hours, including evenings or potentially weekends, and varying or unpredictable situations.
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances and possible exposure to unpleasant patient elements.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior acute care experience, or CNA certification, or completion of the first clinical course in an RN/LPN program.
CNA certificate, particularly if experience is minimal.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties as defined and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse.
Float Pool Nursing Assistants hired as of June 1, 2025, must float to the Behavioral Unit to provide constant observation needs within the unit.