Nursing Assistant / Ward Clerk / EKG - Per Diem Night - North 2 (Med / Surg, Telemetry)

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Nursing Assistant / Ward Clerk / EKG Tech works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. He / she performs specific care to assigned patients, administering simple treatments and providing bedside care. The Nursing Assistant observes patients for change of condition and communicates same. He / she assists in keeping patient and work areas neat, clean and stocked. He / she also promotes cooperation, a positive attitude and creates a safe environment for both patients and staff. The Nursing Assistant is responsible for knowing and adhering to established hospital policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists Registered Nurse with nursing care of assigned patients according to established policies and procedures
• Take and record temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure in an accurate manner
• Documents patient care, vital signs I&O in Hospital Information System
• Performs EKGs
• Provides for the general comfort, welfare, and safety of patients
• Ward clerk duties as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of patient work area and patient care unit equipment
• Responds to patient call lights promptly and provides necessary assistance
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by Management

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous EKG and Ward Clerk experience

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

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 SBSH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

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 Southampton's Employee Health Services

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and / or revocation of the employment offer.

Company Overview :

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by  Newsday  among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and is responsible for employment, including promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and Human Resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo's employment responsibilities, it is deemed the "employer" for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier, and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.