Job Description

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

Assists patients with basic needs including bathing, grooming, dressing, eating and using the restroom.
Regularly measures and records vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
Draws blood, urine, or stool samples for testing.
Obtains blood glucose levels, EKGs.
Performing constant observation and proactive safety rounds, performing activities of daily living assistance; engaging patients in meaningful interaction and activities.
Immediately reports and changes in a patient’s condition to the nursing staff.
Maintaining safe, clean, and therapeutic environments; responding to patient call bells; answering phones; property and environment searches.
Ordering, maintaining, and putting away supplies; other duties as assigned.
Assists patients in moving around, transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs and other devices.
Acts as a liaison between patients, families and medical staff.
Provides comfort and reassurance to patients and their families.
Required Experience & Qualifications:

Basic Life Support (“BLS”) certification required.
PCT certification required within first year of employment.



Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

High school Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience in a Nursing Assistant role in a hospital, nursing home, or ambulatory setting preferred.
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.                                            

Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly for extended periods, especially during emergencies.
Ability to assist with patient transfers, repositioning, and physical interventions if needed.
Lifting and/or transferring patients, including those who may be physically aggressive or uncooperative, with the use of appropriate safety techniques and equipment.
Handling equipment and supplies needed for emergency care.
Reacting quickly to situations involving physical restraint, patient agitation, or aggression.
Providing physical support in restraining or de-escalating patients if necessary.
Ability to use medical instruments, perform assessments, administer medications, and manage equipment with precision.
Performing tasks such as documenting patient information, administering injections, or manipulating medical equipment.
Ability to maintain physical and mental alertness during long shifts, including night shifts and weekends.
Capacity to manage high-stress situations with clear decision-making and physical capability.
Ability to manage the emotional and physical challenges that come with caring for patients who may be agitated or experiencing mental health crises.
Must be able to respond quickly and take rapid action including using physical restraint procedures to stabilize patient in a crisis.
These physical demands are tailored to the nature of the job, which requires a high level of alertness, physical engagement, and responsiveness, especially when dealing with patients in acute psychiatric distress.
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of SBELIH.

Special Notes:

* If a candidate does not hold PCT certification upon start date, he/she will be hired as a Nursing Assistant at the starting rate of $24.793 and will have the option to obtain PCT certification through Eastern Long Island Hospital’s training curriculum. Upon completion of training, the employee’s base salary will be increased to PCT hourly rate. Candidates with PCT certification and demonstrated phlebotomy competency upon hire will receive the hourly rate of $27.185.

* Employee must be in good standing for participation in the PCT Certification program. The PCT Certification program is scheduled on an as-needed basis, and participation will be evaluated when sufficient interest is shown.

* Hourly rates of Patient Care Technicians increase after the 2-month probationary period to $27.718 and after completion of 1 year of employment the rate increases to $29.177.

* Hourly rates of Nurse’s Assistant increase after the 2-month probationary period to $25.326 and after completion of 1 year of employment the rate increases to $26.659.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities.
Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBEILH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services *
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).