Nursing Assistant, Float Pool – Wilson Medical Center & Binghamton General Hospital

United Health Services•Binghamton, NY

4d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant at United Health Services (UHS) provides compassionate, patient-centered support under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration, mobility, positioning, transfers, rounding, vital signs, and intake/output documentation. The Nursing Assistant communicates changes and safety concerns to the RN and supports positive patient experiences and outcomes through respectful interactions and teamwork. This float-pool position serves UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY, and UHS Binghamton General Hospital in Binghamton, NY. The role may involve work across multiple UHS facilities. The primary shift is rotational. The compensation range is $19.37–$28.09 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits eligibility applies to regular positions with at least 24 scheduled hours per week. The position also includes unit secretary and clerical duties when assigned. The Nursing Assistant follows organizational and Nursing Division standards, applicable regulations, HIPAA and security requirements, infection-prevention practices, and safe patient-handling procedures. The employee must complete required onboarding, education, and competency validations, including CPR certification within the timeframe applicable to the assigned unit. UHS describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and internal mobility. The organization is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier, with more than 6,300 employees and providers.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Vocational diploma or certificate in Nurse Aide studies.
New York State Department of Health Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential.
Up to one year of related experience in a role or field providing transferable skills or knowledge relevant to the position.
Up to one year of healthcare experience in any job function.
Up to one year of experience in the same work environment or setting, such as a hospital, practice, department, or division.
Up to one year of customer- or patient-facing experience directly interacting and communicating with the public.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living under the direction of the Registered Nurse, supporting patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
Assist with nutrition and hydration, including opening containers, cutting food, or feeding patients as directed by the RN.
Measure and record clinical data, including vital signs, weight, and intake/output, in the electronic health record and promptly communicate changes to the RN.
Assist with safe mobility, ambulation, positioning, and transfers using appropriate techniques.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment through patient rounding, responding to call lights, and ensuring rooms and supplies support patient care.
Document care activities and observations using required tools and systems, supporting clear handoffs and continuity of care.
Perform unit secretary and clerical duties when assigned, such as answering phones, maintaining records, and supporting unit workflow.
Recognize and promptly escalate patient concerns, changes, and safety risks through established communication channels.
Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary partners to support patient flow and coordinated care.
Follow organizational policies, Nursing Division standards, applicable regulations, HIPAA requirements, infection-prevention practices, and information-security procedures.
Complete required onboarding, education, competency validations, and CPR certification within applicable timelines.
Use safe patient-handling and ergonomic practices and contribute to teamwork, continuous improvement, and a caring, healing environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, beginning the first of the month after hire.
Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
Voluntary pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
PTO accrual beginning on the first day.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Access to financial advisors.
Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program counseling and virtual mental health support.
Food pantry and PTO donation program.
Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Access to more than 100,000 online courses and leadership programs.
Tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility opportunities.