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Northwell Health
Nurse Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$40,862 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. Job Responsibility 1.Assists patients with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, hygiene, bathing, feeding and ambulation. 2.Observes patients and reports any changes in condition to Registered Nurse. Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately. 3.Transports patients to and from units, as directed by Registered Nurse and in accordance with established transfer techniques. 4.Straightens up patient rooms, changes linens, and performs related tasks. 5.Replenishes supply stock needed for basic patient care and orders supplies. 6.Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. 7.Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. 8.Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. 9.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, Certification required. 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).
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).