Nursing Assistant - FT Nights - 4 South Telemetry
Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI
•$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. The position is based onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, on the 4 South Telemetry unit. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every other weekend and holidays as assigned. A mandatory one-week orientation, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., must be completed before beginning work on the unit. No travel is expected.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent experience.
- BLS certification; training will be provided if needed.
Nice To Haves
- NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
- Previous patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with toileting, ambulation, and repositioning.
- 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 ensure a safe workspace.
- Intentionally round on each patient every hour.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
