Nursing Assistant

Company: United Health Services
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant Job Posting
Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000. Candidates with no experience may qualify for a sign-on bonus of $500.
United Health Services is seeking Nursing Assistants to join our teams at UHS Wilson Medical Center and UHS Binghamton General Hospital.
Locations: UHS Wilson Medical Center and UHS Binghamton General Hospital Shifts: Evenings Hours per week: 32 hours per week - Benefits eligigle Salary: $20.00-$27.00/hour, depending on experience
Nursing Assistant Position Overview
Nursing Assistants perform basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and are instrumental to our hospital units. Patients depend on Nursing Assistants, who ensure they are cared for in a safe and comfortable environment.
Nursing Assistant Responsibilities and Expectations

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  Help patients with personal hygiene and care including bathing, grooming, and dressing, in addition to bladder and bowel care
  
  
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  Take and record patient vital signs and weight
  
  
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  Observe and record patients' conditions, food and liquid intake and other behavior and report changes to the Registered Nurse
  
  
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  Communicate regularly with nurses about patient condition according to the unit's standards
  
  
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  Help patients walk with canes, walkers, or other devices and lift, transport, and move patients using appropriate techniques
  
  
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  Follow patient rounding standards to ensure a comfortable, safe environment for patients
  
  
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  Treat all patients, family, and other visitors with respect and compassion
  
  
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  Comply with all organizational policies and procedures and safety/health regulations
  
  
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  Exhibit exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
  
  
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  Demonstrate commitment to United Health Services' organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation
  
  
  Position Qualifications
  Minimum Required:
  
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    CPR certification within three months of hire
    
    
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    Ability to stand for long periods of time and follow written/oral instructions
    
    
    Preferred:
    
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      High school diploma or equivalent
      
      
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      Completion of a nurse's aide program and/or previous hospital or healthcare experience
      
      
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      Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
      
      
      Employee Benefits at United Health Services
      When you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. We're proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day.
      
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        New, higher wages for nursing assistants starting at $20/hour
        
        
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        Comprehensive orientation and training programs
        
        
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        Health, dental, and vision insurance
        
        
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        403(b) retirement savings plan
        
        
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        Immediate accrual of paid time off
        
        
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        Wellness program rewards
        
        
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        Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources and counseling
        
        
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        Free, extensive online training curriculum for professional development
        
        
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        Tuition reimbursement or incentives to further your education, particularly in the nursing field
        
        
        Free, extensive online training through HealthStream
        About United Health Services
        United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York's Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices in addition to home care and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.
        United Health Services employees and providers are "LOVED!" This means we're Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you'll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.
        United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.
        United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

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