Location:
Samaritan Medical Center
Department:
01.6015 SMC 4 PAVILION
Pay Range:
$17.97 - $27.86
Care for our community, and your career.
The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort.
Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred.
Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms and understand printed health related material.
One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable.
Computer experience preferred. Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy.
Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions.
Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given.
Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.
Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document.
Ability to understand printed health related material.
BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire
High school level of knowledge
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Work Shift:
FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Night Shift (United States of America)
Position Hours:
36
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, New York) is a 294-bed not-for-profit community medical center, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. From primary and emergency care to highly specialized medical and surgical services, such as cancer treatment, neonatal intensive care, behavioral health and addiction services, and imaging services, Samaritan Medical Center and its team of healthcare professionals proudly serves the medical needs of our civilian and military community. Quality, compassion and safety are basic principles by which exceptional care is delivered at Samaritan.
In addition to the inpatient and outpatient services available at the main hospital and numerous community clinics and satellite testing centers, Samaritan is recognized as the leader in serving the community's long-term care needs. Samaritan Keep Home, a 272-bed long-term care facility, has established an exceptional reputation for caring for the senior population in northern New York. Expanding on its commitment to long-term care, SMC is finalizing construction on a brand new 288-bed long-term care and assisted living facility, which will open in early 2013.
Over 180 physicians in 40 different specialties work together with the 2,000+ employees at Samaritan Medical Center to offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services for people of all ages. We invite you to explore Samaritan's commitment to serving the healthcare needs of our civilian and military community, as well as our promise to you: to be here whenever and wherever you need us, and to do so with exceptional care and compassion that you and your family deserve.
