Nursing Assistant I​/II - Psych Acute N Night Shift

Overview

Job Description - Nursing Assistant I/II - Psych Acute 10N Full-Time Night Shift (2600153)

Nursing Assistant I/II - Psych Acute 10N Full-Time Night Shift

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 an 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 encourage and support those who may be despondent or apprehensive.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of patient care, and the ability to respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and high standards of excellence.

• 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 hygiene, and simple human needs to maintain an atmosphere conducive to treatment and comfort.
• Feed persons requiring assistance to ensure appropriate nourishment.
• Bathe and dress, brush teeth and trim nails of persons in care.
• Maintain persons in care rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Performs housekeeping and cleaning duties related to direct care to keep the clinical facility clean and properly supplied.

Possession of, or ability to acquire, the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period. One year of satisfactory full-time experience in simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision.

Preferred
: NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved CNA training program, one year of patient care experience, and a High School Diploma or GED.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. For full consideration, applications should be received before the initial review date (within two weeks of the posting date).

If, in the initial review, no candidate is selected, additional applications may be considered; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified and, at minimum, two weeks after the initial posting date. If no candidate is identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting may close for review and possibly be reposted later.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas.
• All hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts.
• This position may require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential” and may require remaining at work during institutional emergencies.

• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements.
• Provide copies of required New York State licenses/certificates.

Note: Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could delay start date or result in revocation of employment offers.

* The hiring department will cover any fees incurred for examinations
.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected classes.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at .

Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range for this position is $xxx - $xxx per year. The final offer is based on validated experience. Location pay and shift differentials may apply where applicable. Total compensation includes benefits beyond base pay.

Job Number: 2600153

Official

Job Title:

Nursing Assistant I/II

Job Field:
Nursing Assistant

Primary

Location:

Psychiatry - 10N

Schedule/Shift: Full-time, Night Shift (11:00 pm - 7:30 am) Pass Days:
Variable

Posting

Start Date:

Jan 22, 2026

Posting End Date:
Feb 6, 2026, 4:59 AM