Nursing Assistant II (PV)

Job Category: Healthcare Professionals
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: USA
Salary: $24/hr - $27/hr
Company Name: Northwell Health

Company Overview

Northwell Health is the largest health care provider and private employer in New York State, encompassing 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, and over 16,000 affiliated physicians.

At Northwell, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that promotes professional growth, inspires leadership, and drives innovation—not only within the communities we serve but also in the careers of those who make a difference every day. Our mission and core values, including our commitment to being Truly Inclusive, guide everything we do. We embrace diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, which is reflected in how we care for our patients, their families, each other, and our communities.

Each year, we provide care to over two million people across the New York metro area and beyond, made possible in part by the generous support of our communities. Our team includes more than 100,000 employees—among them over 22,000 nurses and 5,000 employed physicians, including those in Northwell Health Physician Partners—working together to transform health care for the better.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal and oral hygiene.

  • Prepare patients for meals and snacks; assist with feeding when needed.

  • Support the healthcare team in physical and psychological assessments.

  • Accurately measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure), height, weight, fluid intake/output, and bowel movements.

  • Collect patient specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum, as required.

  • Promptly report any changes in patient condition, treatment responses, or concerns from patients or families to the registered nurse.

  • Under the supervision of a registered nurse, perform designated diagnostic tests and treatments including, but not limited to:

    • Applying basic dressings

    • Discontinuing peripheral IV therapy

    • Applying electrodes and performing EKGs

    • Obtaining and reporting blood glucose readings

    • Assisting with Foley catheter insertions

    • Cleaning pressure injuries

    • Applying buck’s traction

    • Assisting with toileting and other elimination needs

  • Participate in maintaining a safe environment for patients:

    • Respond to call bells and emergency signals

    • Recognize and report unsafe conditions

    • Utilize safety equipment such as side rails, restraints, and gerichairs properly

    • Transport patients as needed

    • Respond to fire alarms, evacuations, and emergency drills

  • Function efficiently within the healthcare team:

    • Accept and clarify assignments

    • Report patient care observations regularly to the RN

    • Support nursing staff by taking on additional responsibilities

    • Stay current with in-service education to maintain clinical competence

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

ADA Essential Functions

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program

  • Heart Saver Certification preferred

  • Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on patient care experience

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation

The listed salary range or hourly rate reflects a good faith estimate of potential base pay at the time of job posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and budget considerations.

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