Blythedale Children's Hospital·Valhalla, New York
The Nurse's Aide assists with the physical care of pediatric patients, including monitoring vital signs and maintaining accurate patient records. They also support nursing staff by performing predetermined treatment procedures and ensuring patient rooms meet regulatory standards.
Pay Range USD $24.25 - USD $24.55 /Hr.
About Us Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care.
As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive.
Learn more about Blythedale on our website here.
Overview Under the direction of the nursing leader, the Nurse's Aide assists in performing a variety of duties related to the physical care of the patients, including obtaining report of patient assignments from the RN at the start of the shift and providing meticulous care to each child.
Nurse's Aides are eligible for an evening shift, night shift and New York State CNA certification differential.
New York State Certified Nurse's Aide Certification differential is $3,000.00 per year.
Maintaining unit and patients’ rooms compliant with regulatory agency codes and standards, obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs to RN. Changing patients to and from various adaptive equipment as recommended/directed by the therapists or RN, Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. Assisting with or performing treatment procedures that have been predetermined for each patient, feeding or assisting with feeding of patients during meals/snacks, Assisting patients with diapering/toileting/showers as necessary, repositioning assigned patients to promote skin integrity, muscle tone, and maintain body alignment, maintaining excellent hand hygiene, adhering to precautions as required for each patient Maintaining professional boundaries and assisting the nurse during emergency situations.
Prior relevant job experience in a pediatric setting preferred. Weekend and holiday commitment. Education, Licensure, and Certification High School Diploma or GED. Currently enrolled in a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Pre-PA or PA (Physician Assistant), Pre-Med or Pre-Physical Therapy program preferred. Candidates' with PCT and/or MA licenses in New York State and/or commensurate experience will also be considered. New York State Certified Nurse's Aide students can be placed in our Long-Term Care Unit. Physical Requirements Ability to work long shifts, including nights and weekends, while maintaining a high level of care. Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition patients safely, often with the aid of equipment like lifts or slings. Ability to handle and operate medical equipment, as well as perform tasks such as taking vital signs or administering medications. Must be able to move/lift equipment and patients a minimum of 35-40 lbs. Must exhibit fine motor coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.g., thermometers, scissors, etc.) Perks of Working at Blythedale Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and are expected to commit to weekend and holiday shifts. Preference is given to those enrolled in nursing or medical-related programs, or those with relevant pediatric experience.
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