Stony Brook Medicine
Nursing Assistant I/II - Psych Acute Full-Time Evening Shift
Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11790
Nursing Assistant I/II - Psych Acute Full-Time Evening Shift
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Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine, our Nursing Assistants are valuable members of our team, who provide empathic care to our patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect. Under the supervision of a RN, Nursing Assistants have frequent face‑to‑face communication with persons in care and their visitors for the purpose of conveying information on treatment procedures and visitors hours. They also attempt to encourage and support those persons who may be despondent or apprehensive.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Duties
Change simple dressings as directed, give enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
Apply hot water bottles, aqua K pads, ice bags, and coolers, and hot and cold compresses as directed.
Chart and document care and/or behaviors as required.
Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure and respiration rate.
Attend to daily living activities, personal, hygienic, and simple human needs in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to treatment and comfortable for persons in care.
Feed persons requiring assistance in order to assure that such individuals receive appropriate nourishment.
Bathe and dress, brush teeth and trim fingernails and toenails of persons in care.
Maintain persons in care rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
On occasion and in conjunction with providing care, may perform a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties as related to direct care in order to assure that the clinical facility is clean, sanitary, orderly, and properly supplied.
Qualifications Nursing Assistant 1-Required
Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period.
Nursing Assistant 2-Required
One year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision.
Preferred
NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved certified nursing aide training program.
One year of patient care experience.
High School Diploma or GED.
Special Notes
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
EEO Statement Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the 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.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632-6280.
Anticipated Pay Range The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $ - $ / year. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
Night shift differential ($000)
Evening shift differential ($000)
Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)
Geographic Pay ($6,000)
Job Details
Official Job Title : Nursing Assistant I/II
Job Field : Nursing Assistant
Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area : Psychiatry -10N
Schedule : Full-time
Salary : As per civil service guidelines
Salary Grade : SG8
SBU Area : Stony Brook University Hospital
Posting Start Date : Jan 7, 2026
Posting End Date : Jan 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine, our Nursing Assistants are valuable members of our team, who provide empathic care to our patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect. Under the supervision of a RN, Nursing Assistants have frequent face‑to‑face communication with persons in care and their visitors for the purpose of conveying information on treatment procedures and visitors hours. They also attempt to encourage and support those persons who may be despondent or apprehensive.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Duties
Change simple dressings as directed, give enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
Apply hot water bottles, aqua K pads, ice bags, and coolers, and hot and cold compresses as directed.
Chart and document care and/or behaviors as required.
Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure and respiration rate.
Attend to daily living activities, personal, hygienic, and simple human needs in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to treatment and comfortable for persons in care.
Feed persons requiring assistance in order to assure that such individuals receive appropriate nourishment.
Bathe and dress, brush teeth and trim fingernails and toenails of persons in care.
Maintain persons in care rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
On occasion and in conjunction with providing care, may perform a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties as related to direct care in order to assure that the clinical facility is clean, sanitary, orderly, and properly supplied.
Qualifications Nursing Assistant 1-Required
Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period.
Nursing Assistant 2-Required
One year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision.
Preferred
NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved certified nursing aide training program.
One year of patient care experience.
High School Diploma or GED.
Special Notes
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
EEO Statement Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the 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.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632-6280.
Anticipated Pay Range The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $ - $ / year. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
Night shift differential ($000)
Evening shift differential ($000)
Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)
Geographic Pay ($6,000)
Job Details
Official Job Title : Nursing Assistant I/II
Job Field : Nursing Assistant
Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area : Psychiatry -10N
Schedule : Full-time
Salary : As per civil service guidelines
Salary Grade : SG8
SBU Area : Stony Brook University Hospital
Posting Start Date : Jan 7, 2026
Posting End Date : Jan 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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