Nursing Assistant- Cayuga Medical Center 4 South Telemetry - Full Time- Days

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

14d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Nursing Assistants work closely with nurses to provide direct patient care, support patients with activities of daily living, and help prevent complications. This position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, on the 4 South Telemetry unit. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays as assigned. Before starting on the unit, the employee must complete one full week of mandatory orientation, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No travel is expected. Cayuga Health provides patient-centered healthcare across the Finger Lakes and Central New York. The organization describes its work environment as collaborative and focused on excellence, integrity, compassion, and stewardship. It offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
BLS certification; BLS training will be provided if needed.
Complete one full week of mandatory orientation from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., before starting work on the unit.
Frequent use of hands and fingers, including operating a computer keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including toileting, ambulating, and repositioning patients.
Monitor and record fluid intake and output and patient weight.
Obtain vital signs and report abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to the RN.
Reinforce patient education, including incentive spirometer use and fall prevention.
Maintain a clean and organized patient bedside area to support a safe workspace.
Intentionally round on each patient every hour.