Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant - Psychiatry Full Time Nights
$24.793/h-$29.177/h
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital3 days ago
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Summary
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant for their Psychiatry department in Greenport, NY. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff.
About the Role
As a Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant, you will assist patients with basic needs such as bathing, grooming, and feeding, measure and record vital signs, draw samples for testing, and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. You will also engage patients in meaningful activities, report changes in their condition, and act as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.
About You
Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- PCT certification required within the first year of employment.
Preferred:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in a Nursing Assistant role in a hospital, nursing home, or ambulatory setting preferred.
Benefits
- Hourly rates increase after the 2-month probationary period and after completion of 1 year of employment.
- Opportunity to obtain PCT certification through the hospital's training curriculum.
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Suffolk County’s first voluntary hospital, was established in 1905 and is now part of Stony Brook Medicine. SBELIH is a 70-bed, acute-care hospital with a mission to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. To learn more, visit elih.stonybrookmedicine.edu
Greenport, NY