What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant - Med Surg position at Crouse Hospital?
Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.
Crouse’s Medical/Surgical Acute Care Unit on 7 Memorial specializes in wound care, skin integrity maintenance and tracheotomy care. We are currently hiring a Full-Time Nursing Assistant.
The Nursing Assistant performs daily care activities to help achieve the goals of the patient care plan as directed by the Registered Professional Nurse.
Pay Range: $16.05 - $24.04 /hour (based on experience).
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm, working every other weekend
Crouse also offers competitive Shift Differentials on Evenings, Nights and Weekends!
Nursing Assistant Position Responsibilities:
- Assists the patient with daily care activities including but not limited to bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulating, personal hygiene and taking of vital signs.
- Supports and actively contributes to the achievement of the patient's goals associated with the plan of care.
- Individualizes communication based on the needs of the patients and families.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have one year of patient care experience, or is currently attending an accredited Registered Nursing program and has successfully completed the fundamentals of nursing coursework.
- Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire or within two (2) weeks after hire date.
Benefits Overview:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
- Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
- YMCA Subsidy program.
Salary : $16 - $24
