Nursing Assistant I/II 16N Med/Tele Full Time Nights

About the role

At Stony Brook Medicine, Nursing Assistants are valued team members who deliver empathic care to patients, their families, and visitors with integrity and respect. Under the supervision of an RN, they engage in frequent face-to-face communication to explain treatment procedures and visiting hours, offering encouragement and support to those who may feel despondent or anxious. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of patient care, and the ability to respond to changing patient needs by making ethical decisions and upholding high standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Change simple dressings as directed
• Administer enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed
• Apply hot water bottles, Aqua K pads, ice bags, coolers, and hot and cold compresses as directed
• Chart and document care and/or behaviors as required
• Measure and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate
• Assist with daily living activities and personal hygiene to maintain a comfortable and treatment-conducive environment
• Feed patients who require assistance to ensure they receive appropriate nourishment
• Bathe and dress patients, assist with oral care, and trim fingernails and toenails
• Uphold patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to direct patient care to maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly, and well-supplied clinical facility

Requirements

• Nursing Assistant I: Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities during the probationary period
• Nursing Assistant II: One year of satisfactory full-time experience providing simple treatments and patient care services under professional supervision

Qualifications

• Preferred: NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved certified nursing aide training program
• Preferred: One year of patient care experience
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED

Pay

$48,437 – $52,784 per year