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Overview If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time. Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award Job Details Responsibilities: Assists patients in their maintenance of activities of daily living. Performs and documents vital signs, I&O, rounding, maintaining of turn schedules while optimizing patient mobility and skin integrity. Positions patients and maintains turning schedule Obtains and transports all specimens as required Performs post mortem care Assists with transfer of patient to a bed, wheelchair or stretcher utilizing patient care equipment safely as needed. Identifies patients properly using the two (2) established patient identifiers. Safeguards property of patients. Answers call bells promptly and participates in customer service activities Performs and maintains competencies related to EKGs, glucose testing and phlebotomy. Assists in maintenance of supplies and equipment. Interacts professionally and respectfully with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families and guests Assumes additional responsibilities as directed Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Good verbal and written communication skills One (1) year of experience as a Nurse's aide in a hospital environment is preferred Salary Range USD $25.18 - USD $25.18 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.