Nursing Assistant at Crouse Hospital – Syracuse, New York

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse’s Orthopedic Unit specializes in patients being treated for musculoskeletal system issues and recipients of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy. The Orthopedic team is hiring a Nursing Assistant.

The Nursing Assistant performs daily care activities to help achieve the goals of the patient care plan as directed by the Registered Professional Nurse.

Pay Range: $19.75 - $26.13 /hour (based on experience).

Schedule: three 12-hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm, working every other weekend.

Crouse also offers competitive Shift Differentials on Evenings, Nights and Weekends!

Nursing Assistant Position Responsibilities:

• Assists the patient with daily care activities including but not limited to bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulating, personal hygiene and taking of vital signs.
• Supports and actively contributes to the achievement of the patient's goals associated with the plan of care.
• Individualizes communication based on the needs of the patients and families.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of patient care experience, an equivalent combination of patient care experience with a healthcare training/skills class, or is currently attending an accredited Registered Nursing program and has successfully completed the fundamentals of nursing coursework.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire or within two (2) weeks after hire date.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.