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Samaritan Medical Center
Nursing Assistant
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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
Location:
Samaritan Medical Center Department:
01.6013 SMC 5PRATT Pay Range:
$17.97 - $27.86 Care for our community, and your career. The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort. Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred. Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms and understand printed health related material. One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable. Computer experience preferred. Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy. Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions. Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given. Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers. Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document. Ability to understand printed health related material. BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire High school level of knowledge Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Work Shift:
FLSA7DAY- 12
Hours Night Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:
36 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Benefits
- Dental Insurance