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Nursing Assistant

Catholic Health Services

Port Jefferson, NYJob$25.99–33.79/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25.99–33.79/hr
Location
Port Jefferson, NY
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Nursing Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) Certifications

Job overview

Catholic Health Services is hiring a Nursing Assistant. The Nursing Assistant at St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital in Port Jefferson functions under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. This role involves providing basic nursing care, ensuring patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection. The assistant will also recognize, obtain, document, and report data to appropriate staff, partnering with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Key focus areas include Function under the supervision of the licensed Registered Nurse, Provide basic nursing care to ensure safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients, and Recognize, obtain, document, and report data to appropriate staff.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Nursing Assistant Certification OR Experience OR Formal RN Program, and Basic Life Support (BLS). Important skills include Basic Nursing Care, Recognize Data, Obtain Data, Document Data, Report Data, and Partner With Interdisciplinary Team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Nursing CareRecognize DataObtain DataDocument DataReport DataPartner With Interdisciplinary TeamAdvocate for PatientsBuild Meaningful RelationshipsSafety InterventionEmotional SupportPatient EducationPassion for Patient Care

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDNursing Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationsPrior/Recent Nursing Assistant Experience or Completion of One Year of a Formal RN Program

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details

Our Nursing Assistants will:

  • Function under the supervision of the licensed Registered Nurse and provides basic nursing care to ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of our patients.

  • Be able to recognize, obtain, document, and report data to appropriate staff.

  • Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), and ancillary staff to meet the needs of patients and optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction

  • Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.

What you’ll bring:

  • Passion for Patient Care

  • Prior or recent Nursing Assistant experience preferred

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED required

  • Certification: Nursing Assistant Certification & Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are required

  • In lieu of Nursing Assistant certification, will accept prior/recent nursing assistant experience OR completion of one year of a formal RN program

Salary Range

USD $25.99 - USD $33.79 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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