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Nurse Assistant

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Northwell Health

Port Jefferson, New York

You'll help patients with hygiene, bathing, feeding and walking.

Posted Oct 13 · Closing date Oct 27 has passed

Shift and hours
Nights
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

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High school diploma or equivalent High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Preferred

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Nurse Assistant program completion Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Program, preferred.
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Prior relevant experience Prior relevant experience, preferred.

What it pays

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Pay depends on location, experience, education, credentials and budget, among other factors.

The role and schedule

Day to day
Patient transport between units Transports patients to and from units, as directed by Registered Nurse and in accordance with established transfer techniques.
Day to day
Answering patient call lights Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
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Helping with admissions, discharges and transfers Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.

The workplace

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Your fit

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

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Performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.

Job Responsibility

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, hygiene, bathing, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observes patients and reports any changes in condition to Registered Nurse. Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
  • Transports patients to and from units, as directed by Registered Nurse and in accordance with established transfer techniques.
  • Straightens up patient rooms, changes linens, and performs related tasks.
  • Replenishes supply stock needed for basic patient care and orders supplies.
  • Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
  • Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
  • Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Program, preferred. Prior relevant experience, preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

What's around it?

In Port Jefferson, NY

Port Jefferson, NY

Living costs about 8% above the US average

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