Nursing Assistant- Inpatient Rehab PMRU- Per Diem
Jumpstart your career in healthcare with us! No experience is needed! Enjoy hands-on training and certification opportunities that pave the way for your professional growth and development in a dynamic and rewarding field. Become a Nursing Assistant at Cayuga Health - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.
Nursing Assistants are responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care. This person supports activities of daily living (ADL's) with patients and prevents complications.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Direct Patient Care- Toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids, recording patient weight, obtaining vital signs, and reporting abnormal findings or changes in the patient's conditions to the RN.
- Reinforcing education with patients; i.e. incentive spirometer use, and fall prevention.
- Maintaining a clean and organized patient bedside area to ensure a safe workspace.
- Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour.
- Mandatory Orientation Training completion required: one full week of Monday through Friday 8a-4p prior to starting work on the unit.
Required Skills and Experience:
- High school or equivalent experience
- BLS- will be provided if needed
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
- Previous patient care experience
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
- Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
- Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location and Shift Information:
- Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Shift: Minimum of One 8-hour shift per week, intermittent weekends
- 0% Travel can be expected in this role
Pay Range Disclosure:
- Standard Rate of $19.50 per hour plus benefits
OR
- Enhanced Rate of $21.93 per hour w/o benefits
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff, and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care, and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs, and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
