Nursing Assistant - FT Nights - 4 South Telemetry

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works closely with nurses to provide excellent direct patient care on the 4 South Telemetry unit at Cayuga Medical Center. The role supports patients with activities of daily living and helps prevent complications. Duties include assisting with toileting, ambulation and repositioning; monitoring and recording fluid intake and output and patient weights; obtaining vital signs; and reporting abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to the RN. The Nursing Assistant also reinforces patient education, such as incentive spirometer use and fall prevention, keeps bedside areas clean and organized, and intentionally rounds on each patient every hour. The position is onsite in Ithaca, New York, and works three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every other weekend and holidays as assigned. Before starting on the unit, the employee must complete one full week of Monday-through-Friday orientation from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No travel is expected. The pay range is $19.47–$25.75 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
BLS; training will be provided if needed.
Complete one full week of Monday-through-Friday orientation from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. before starting work on the unit.

Nice To Haves

New York State Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the nurse to provide direct patient care.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, ambulating, and repositioning.
Monitor and record fluid intake and output and patient weights.
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.