Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Emergency Department (Evenings) Syracuse, NY

Position Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Emergency Department (Evenings)
Location: Syracuse NY
Duration: 20 Weeks
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week (Biweekly Scheduling)
Shift: Evening Shift (8-hour and 12-hour rotations)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required

Compensation:

• Local Pay Rate: Up to $27/hour (based on experience)
• Travel Pay Rate: Up to $31/hour (based on experience)

Position Overview

Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support a high-acuity Emergency Department through a float pool assignment. This role requires adaptability strong clinical support skills and the ability to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing feeding toileting and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Accurately obtain monitor and document vital signs
• Support nursing staff with patient care in an emergency department setting
• Observe patients and promptly report any changes in condition
• Serve as a safety companion for high-risk patients
• Maintain a clean safe and organized patient care environment
• Assist with patient transport positioning and mobility
• Communicate effectively with nurses physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Follow infection control and safety protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Deliver compassionate care while preserving patient dignity and privacy
• Adapt to rapidly changing patient needs in a dynamic environment
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of patient care experience
• At least 2 years of experience assisting with ADLs
• Prior experience in a Level 1 trauma hospital setting (required)
• Experience working as a patient safety companion (preferred)
• Strong understanding of patient care practices and emergency support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
• Strong observational and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Commitment to patient safety quality care and ethical standards

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.