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:

New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday: Hours Vary

Hourly Pay Rate:

$22.00

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:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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 peopleservices@sightgrowthpartners.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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