Nursing Assistant 1, Operating Room (Hourly/Per Diem)

Distinguishing Characteristics

All positions are in the non-competitive jurisdictional class.

Nursing Assistant 1

• Performs basic patient care duties under direction of a nurse, physician, or other clinician
• May assist Nursing Assistants 2, physicians, and nurses in the performance of care functions
• Receives in-service training in a limited number of care procedures, leading to eligibility to qualify for appointment to Nursing Assistant 2

Nursing Assistant 2

• Using detailed guidelines, standards, and procedures, and under the supervision of clinicians, observes patients and performs prescribed simple treatment procedures
• Attends to personal hygiene needs of patients
• Performs limited cleaning and housekeeping duties directly related to patient care

Nursing Assistant (Certified)

• Performs duties similar to a Nursing Assistant 2, but functions are performed in a long-term care facility and require certification as a New York State Certified Nursing Assistant
• Participates in required quarterly in-service education to maintain certification and meet all necessary requirements to be re-certified every two years