Certified Nursing Assistant - ED - CNA 26-09909

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – ED

Location: Syracuse, NY
Shift: Days & Nights
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend Required
Travel Pay Package: Up to $1,400–$1,485/week

We are seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct and indirect patient care across the Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical units, and Pediatric Float Pool .

The ideal candidate will be patient-focused, dependable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment while collaborating with nurses, providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Obtain, measure, and accurately document patient vital signs.
• Assist patients with bathing, toileting, feeding, mobility, and other activities of daily living.
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care according to patient assignments and established care plans.
• Serve as a safety companion for patients identified as requiring additional observation.
• Observe patients and communicate needs, concerns, and changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and patient-focused environment.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient care programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development, particularly when caring for pediatric patients.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, physicians/providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow applicable patient safety, infection-control, and departmental standards.

• Current New York State CNA Certification .
• Current BLS Certification – Required.
• Minimum 1 year of patient care experience .
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment health clearance.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Previous acute-care experience preferred.
• Experience in Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical, or pediatric settings preferred.
• Experience providing safety- companion/observation support preferred.
• Pediatric patient-care experience is a plus.