NICU - Nurse Aide

Job description

About Arnot Health
Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.
Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.
We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.
Learn more at www.arnothealth.org .
Summary:
Assists nursing staff by performing assigned functions of nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed professional RN or LPN. Reports to Director of department to which assigned.
Responsibilities:
• Inventorying of clothing and other personal belongings.
• Strip units post discharge of patients, including isolation units.
• Cleaning special equipment.
• Cleaning and preparing instruments sets as instructed.
• Assisting with setup and with procedures as instructed and under the supervision of RN.
• Maintaining adequate unit linens and supplies.
• Is accountable for all patient care he/she gives and documents same.
• Addresses patients/residents, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner, displaying courtesy at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma required or comparable work experience may be accepted as a valid substitute for formal educational credentials.

Preferred Qualifications:
• None

Required Licensure/Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

Physical Requirements:
• Moderate physical effort required. Moderate weight objects lifted, reaching, stooping, bending. Ability to read and write required. Direct patient care tasks required. Required to be on feet much of time.

Job Title: Nurse Aide
Location: Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Department: NICU
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Schedule: Monday - Sunday Day/Evening
Sign-On Bonus: $0
Pay Range Disclosure: $17.18 - $23.20 per hour**
Pay Grade: U65
Centralus 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 upon 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] . or for Arnot [email protected]