Nursing Assistant I/II Emergency Department Full-Time Night Shift

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Nursing Assistants are valuable members of our team, who provide empathic care to our patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Assistants have frequent face-to-face communication with persons in care and their visitors for the purpose of conveying information on treatment procedures and visitor hours. They also attempt to encourage and support those who may be despondent or apprehensive.

Responsibilities

• Change simple dressings as directed, give enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
• Apply hot water bottles, aqua K pads, ice bags, and coolers, and hot and cold compresses as directed.
• Chart and document care and/or behaviors as required.
• Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
• Attend to daily living activities, personal, hygienic, and simple human needs to maintain a treatment-conducive and comfortable atmosphere in the clinical facility.
• Feed persons requiring assistance to ensure appropriate nourishment.
• Bathe and dress, brush teeth, and trim fingernails and toenails of persons in care.
• Maintain persons in care rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Perform a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties related to direct care to ensure the clinical facility is clean, sanitary, orderly, and properly supplied.

Requirements

Nursing Assistant 1

• Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities during the probationary period.

Nursing Assistant 2

• One year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision.

Qualifications

Preferred: NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved certified nursing aide training program, one year of patient care experience, and a High School Diploma or GED.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application. This position may remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Additional Information

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment; smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This position may be designated as "essential," requiring employees to remain at work or report to work during institutional emergencies.

Pay

The salary range for this position is determined as per civil service guidelines (Salary Grade SG8). Specific salary will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Some positions offer additional supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4,000).
• Night shift differential.
• Evening shift differential.
• Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential ($575).
• Geographic pay.

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. Stony Brook University Hospital provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Schedule

Full-time.