Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
A career that changes lives.
SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Connecticut. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence a tradition that spans more than 50 years.
Position Summary:
As a Nursing Assistant you will support medical staff in administering care to patients. Your responsibilities will include helping patients maintain proper hygiene providing nourishment when appropriate ensuring the safe transport and escort of patients within the facility and participating in daily facility functions under the supervision of a Nurse. You will provide quality care according to the medical plan and organizational policies communicate professionally with patients visitors and medical staff maintain a high level of organization and provide excellent customer service.
Job Duties & Essential Functions:
- Assist patients with personal hygiene
- Turn reposition and move patients between wheelchairs seats and beds
- Lift move and position patients at the nurses request
- Provide safe transport within the facility under the direction of the nurse
- Clean and prepare stretchers for use by incoming and outgoing patients
- Assist in discharging patients from PACU when assigned
- Maintain inventory and restock supplies
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Report any incidents involving patient safety or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately
- Adhere to all center policies regarding confidentiality as set forth by the Governing Body
- Maintain all certifications as required by state and federal regulatory agencies as well as any credential required by the facility
- Assist in other areas as needed and when workload permits.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication and attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions clearly
- Solid clinical foundation
- Ability to lift and move patients
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications:
- New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate
Work Schedule:
- Monday- Thursday 7 AM -2:30 PM
Hourly Pay Rate:
- $20.00
Benefits:
We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our SightMD employees receive the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
* All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction and all other protected classes under federal state and local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contact People Services at
Employment Type
Full-Time
