Job Description

Performs basic nursing skills and completes assigned tasks including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, Point of Care Testing, and 1:1 observation of patients.

Job Responsibility

• Maintains areas within the department in a neat and orderly fashion
• Restocks as needed
• Transports patients
• Assists with patient care based on the area-of-assignment including, but not limited to, vital signs, post-mortem care, phlebotomy, obtaining specimens, 12-lead EKG, understanding the principles of disaster, undressing patient and assisting with procedures, distribution of meals where appropriate and assistance in feeding patients when necessary, and Point of care testing
• Provides 1 to 1 observation of patients.
• Performs department errands, including but not limited to pharmacy, medical records and central supply.
• Gives report to next shift.
• Knows the Emergency Department Policy & Procedure related to disasters.
• Acts as a female chaperone for GYN examinations as assigned.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Completed course for Nursing Assistant or six (6) months comparable hospital experience as a Nursing Assistant, or pre-hospital provider experience.
• NYS Nurse Attendant certification, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to work in diversified settings. Ability to lift, turn, position, etc. Patients, as required.
• BLS/Heartsaver required

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

MINIMUM- HIRE RATE-$23.8637

MAXIMUM- JOB RATE- $26.2333

The salary range for this position is $23.86-$26.23/hour

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.