CNA - Emergency Department - CED 26-06520

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Emergency Department

Location: Syracuse, NY

Duration: 14-Week Contract

Schedule: Night Shift – 3x12-Hour Shifts

• 6 twelve-hour shifts per two-week pay period
• Average of 36 hours per week

Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Weekly

Compensation: $1,100 – $1,250 Weekly

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care within a fast-paced Emergency Department environment. The ideal candidate will provide direct and indirect patient care, assist nursing staff with daily patient needs, and contribute to a safe, compassionate, and efficient care environment. Experience in a high-acuity trauma setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Obtain and document vital signs accurately and report abnormal findings promptly.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and transportation throughout the department.
• Serve as a patient safety attendant when assigned.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Maintain patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Support emergency department workflow and patient throughput initiatives.
• Assist with stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized patient care environment.
• Collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.

Required QualificationsEducation

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active New York State CNA Certification required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care experience required.
• Prior Level I Trauma Center experience required.
• Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced healthcare environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong patient care and observation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing clinical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergency situations.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.