Nursing Assistant- Cayuga Medical Center- 4 North Med/Surg- Full Time- Days
About the role
When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal. Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us. Nursing Assistants are responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care. This person supports activities of daily living (ADL's) with patients and prevents complications. Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care: toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids, recording patient weight, obtaining vital signs, and reporting abnormal findings or changes in the patient's conditions to the RN.
- Reinforcing education with patients; i.e. incentive spirometer use, and fall prevention.
- Maintaining a clean and organized patient bedside area to ensure a safe workspace.
- Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour.
- Mandatory Orientation Training completion required: one full week of Monday through Friday 8a-4p prior to starting work on the unit.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent experience
- BLS certification (will be provided if needed)
Qualifications
- NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) – preferred
- Previous patient care experience – preferred
Pay
Standard Rate of $19.47 - $25.75 per hour plus benefits
Schedule
Three 12-hour shifts 7am - 7pm per week, rotating weekends and holidays (0% travel expected)