Certified Nursing Assistant – Emergency Float Pool - CNAEFP 26-03738

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant – Emergency Float Pool
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Contract
Shift: 6 shifts per 2 weeks | 12-hour shifts
Schedule Requirement: Every other weekend required

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join an Emergency Float Pool. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care across multiple units, supporting high-acuity environments, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to respond effectively to changing patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, and hygiene support
• Obtain and record vital signs accurately
• Assist with patient mobility and repositioning
• Serve as a safety companion for patients at risk, ensuring continuous observation
• Communicate patient status and changes to nursing staff
• Maintain a safe and clean patient care environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific patient care and development
• Uphold ethical standards and patient confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of patient care experience
• Ability to pass pre-employment health clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma or Emergency Department setting

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Patient-focused and compassionate approach to care
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced and high-pressure environments
• Commitment to professional growth and development

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.