Nursing Assistant - Maternity​/FTE​/Rotational

Nursing Assistant
- Maternity / 0.6 FTE / Day Rotational# Career Opportunities## Nursing Assistant
- Maternity / 0.6 FTE / Day Rotational Apply:
Johnson City, NY:
Part time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 31, 2026 (1 day left to apply):
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** Position Overview
** As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to mothers and newborns during the postpartum period. This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment.
At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the relationships you build with patients and families to the collaboration you foster with your team. Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and every shift brings meaningful moments.
** Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
** Maternity and Newborn Nursery, UHS Wilson Medical Center
** Primary

Work Shift:

** Day Rotational
** Regular Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 24
* * Compensation Range:**$19.37 - $28.09 per hour, depending on experience-----#
** Job Responsibilities
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* Essential Functions:

*** Provide basic patient care and activities of daily living (ADLs) under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) to support comfort, dignity, and safety
* Assist with nutrition and hydration needs by opening containers, cutting food, or feeding patients as directed by the RN to promote adequate intake
* Accurately measure and timely record clinical data in an electronic health record (vital signs, weight, intake/output), promptly communicating changes to the RN according to unit standards
* Support safe mobility, ambulation, positioning, and transfers using appropriate techniques to promote comfort and help prevent complications (e.g., skin breakdown)
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment by performing patient rounding, responding to call lights, and ensuring rooms and supplies support a positive patient experience
* Document patient care activities and observations per unit guidelines using required tools/systems, ensuring clear handoffs and continuity of care
* Perform Unit Secretary and clerical duties when assigned (e.g., answering phones, maintaining records, supporting unit workflow) to keep operations running smoothly  
** Scope and Impact:
*** Contribute directly to patient experience and unit outcomes by delivering consistent bedside support across acute care and procedural environments under RN supervision
* Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions, balancing multiple patient and unit needs while maintaining accuracy and compassion
* Use judgment within defined role parameters to recognize and escalate patient concerns, changes, or safety risks promptly through established communication channels
* Strengthen team-based care by collaborating with nurses and interdisciplinary partners to support safe, timely patient flow and a well-coordinated unit environment  
** Compliance and Professional:
*** Follow organizational policies, Nursing Division standards, and New York State-aligned role expectations for unlicensed assistive patient care under appropriate supervision
* Protect patient privacy and confidentiality by complying with HIPAA requirements and using appropriate discretion in documentation and communication
* Apply infection prevention and control practices including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE use, and safe cleaning/disinfection routines to reduce risk of exposure and transmission
* Complete required onboarding, education, and competency validations within established timelines, including CPR certification within the required timeframe applicable to the assigned unit
* Use safe patient handling and ergonomic practices and…