About this role
New to patient care but ready to learn?
Join Good Samaritan University Hospital’s Nursing Assistant Training Program, starting March 2nd!
Program Overview
Good Samaritan is offering fully paid training and, upon successful completion, a full-time or part-time Nursing Assistant role at our facility in one of our numerous specialties.
Why Train with Good Samaritan?
Hands-on experience alongside an award-winning interdisciplinary team
The only Level I Adult Trauma Center on the South Shore of Long Island
The only hospital in Suffolk County to earn ANCC Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence
(an honor held by fewer than 9% of hospitals nationwide)
Program Details
Length: 6–8 weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Eligibility: Open to individuals with no or limited healthcare experience
Commitment: Candidates must be available for the entire training schedule
Upon completion, participants will gain valuable hands-on experience that prepares them to work as a Nursing Assistant at Catholic Health.
Please note: this program does not confer eligibility to sit for state licensure.
After Graduation
Placement into a Nursing Assistant position
Includes weekend and holiday rotation
Learn from top-tier professionals and join our team of healthcare heroes!
Requirements for the Nursing Assistant Training Program:
- Passion for patient care, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Preferred experience: Customer Service experience, Caregiver experience and demonstrated interest and/or exposure to healthcare.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 🏥 Brand-new Patient Care Pavilion — help shape the future of care
- 🚀 Growth opportunities across our health system
- ❤️ Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental/vision, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, wellness programs & generous paid time off
- 🧑⚕️ Supportive, mission-driven culture that values you and your career
To express interest in this opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.
Salary Range
USD $25.62 - USD $25.62 /Hr.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, 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, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Good Samaritan University Hospital's Patient Care Pavilion:
Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip has expanded into a new era of patient care with the recent opening of our state-of-the-art Patient Care Pavilion—a 300,000 sq. ft. facility featuring private rooms, advanced surgical suites, and a transformative Emergency Department.
Interested in exploring the Pavilion? Take a look at our 360 Virtual Tour.
Be a part of the team that's making a change. Apply today.
Other facts
About Catholic Health
When it comes to health care, Long Islanders have a choice. And a great many choose Catholic Health, an integrated health care system with deep roots in Long Island. We’re known for our rich heritage, founded in faith, serving the health care needs of our community for more than one hundred years.
We’re known for delivering a quality patient experience that stands apart from other health care systems. We see patients and their families as human beings, with needs that go beyond the prescriptions and procedures. We listen and partner.
At Catholic Health, we’re committed to creating an exceptional experience of comprehensive care by pairing our phenomenal clinical abilities with the emotional support of the home. It’s through this blend of comfort and confidence that we have an innate understanding of our community and deliver peace of mind to those we serve.
This philosophy is backed by doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who are among the best in the country, for cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, neuroscience, women’s health, pediatrics, and senior care.
Catholic Health is a leader in complex care, from minimally invasive solutions to robotic surgery and the pinpoint accuracy of non-invasive stereotactic radiation therapy as well as ambulatory procedures that pre-empt the need for hospitalization.
Beyond our hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers, Catholic Health members many hundreds of physician practices across Long Island and regional nursing service, helping you to stay on your personal path to optimal wellness.
It’s easy to see why Catholic Health is the go-to health care system for so many Long Islanders. We’re here for you, body and soul.
Our commitment is well-established, so we decided to shorten our name. Catholic Health Services of Long Island is now Catholic Health.
What you'll do
- Participants will gain hands-on experience in patient care and will be prepared to work as Nursing Assistants in various specialties. The role includes weekend and holiday rotations.
Ready to join Catholic Health?
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