Job Location : Shirley,NY, USA
Description
A career that changes lives.
SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.
Position Summary:
As a Nursing Assistant, you will support medical staff in administering care to patients. Your responsibilities will include helping patients maintain proper hygiene, providing nourishment when appropriate, ensuring the safe transport and escort of patients within the facility and participating in daily facility functions under the supervision of a Nurse. You will provide quality care according to the medical plan and organizational policies, communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and medical staff, maintain a high level of organization, and provide excellent customer service.
Job Duties & Essential Functions:
Assist patients with personal hygiene
Turn, reposition, and move patients between wheelchairs, seats, and beds
Lift, move, and position patients at the nurse's request
Provide safe transport within the facility under the direction of the nurse
Clean and prepare stretchers for use by incoming and outgoing patients
Assist in discharging patients from PACU when assigned
Maintain inventory and restock supplies
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Report any incidents involving patient safety or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately
Adhere to all center policies regarding confidentiality as set forth by the Governing Body
Maintain all certifications as required by state and federal regulatory agencies as well as any credential required by the facility
Assist in other areas as needed and when workload permits.
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong communication and attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions clearly
Solid clinical foundation
Ability to lift and move patients
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Schedule:
Hourly Pay Rate:
Benefits:
We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients. All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at ...@sightgrowthpartners.com
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