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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 a 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 attempt to encourage and support those persons who may be despondent or apprehensive.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Duties of a Nursing Assistant may include the following but are not limited to:
- 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, hygienic, and simple human needs in order to maintain in the clinical facility an atmosphere conducive to treatment and comfortable for persons in care.
- Feed persons requiring assistance in order to assure that such individuals receive appropriate nourishment.
- Bathe and dress, brush teeth and trim fingernails and toenails of persons in care.
- Maintain persons in care rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
- On occasion and in conjunction with providing care, may perform a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties as related to direct care in order to assure that the clinical facility is clean, sanitary, orderly, and properly supplied.
Qualifications
NURSING ASSISTANT 1 - Required
Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period.
NURSING ASSISTANT 2 - Required
One year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision.
Preferred:
NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved certified nursing aide training program, one year of patient care experience and a High School Diploma or GED.
Special Notes:
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview:
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. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632-6280.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $xxx - $xxx / year.
The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
- Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
- Night shift differential ($000), evening shift differential ($000)
- Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)
- Geographic Pay ($000)
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
Job Number: 2603355
Official Job Title: Nursing Assistant I/II
Job Field: Nursing Assistant
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: 15 North Medicine
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Evening Shift
Shift Hours: 1500-2330
Pass Days: Mon, Every Other Weekend, Variable
Posting Start Date: Sep 18, 2026
Posting End Date: Oct 2, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Salary: $46,807 - $50,966
Salary Grade: SG8
SBU Area: Stony Brook University Hospital
Position Summary
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 a 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 attempt to encourage and support those persons who may be despondent or apprehensive.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Duties of a Nursing Assistant may include the following but are not limited to:
- 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, hygienic, and simple human needs in order to maintain in the clinical facility an atmosphere conducive to treatment and comfortable for persons in care.
- Feed persons requiring assistance in order to assure that such individuals receive appropriate nourishment.
- Bathe and dress, brush teeth and trim fingernails and toenails of persons in care.
- Maintain persons in care rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
- On occasion and in conjunction with providing care, may perform a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties as related to direct care in order to assure that the clinical facility is clean, sanitary, orderly, and properly supplied.
Qualifications
NURSING ASSISTANT 1 - Required
Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period.
NURSING ASSISTANT 2 - Required
One year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision.
Preferred:
NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification from an approved certified nursing aide training program, one year of patient care experience and a High School Diploma or GED.
Special Notes:
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview:
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. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632-6280.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $xxx - $xxx / year.
The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
- Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
- Night shift differential ($000), evening shift differential ($000)
- Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)
- Geographic Pay ($000)
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
Job Number: 2603355
Official Job Title: Nursing Assistant I/II
Job Field: Nursing Assistant
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: 15 North Medicine
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Evening Shift
Shift Hours: 1500-2330
Pass Days: Mon, Every Other Weekend, Variable
Posting Start Date: Sep 18, 2026
Posting End Date: Oct 2, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Salary: $46,807 - $50,966
Salary Grade: SG8
SBU Area: Stony Brook University Hospital
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Nursing Assistant
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires H-1B roles to normally need at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Review the job posting carefully. If the description accepts any healthcare degree or lists the degree as preferred, not required, it may not qualify.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and location before negotiations. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure, or USCIS will deny the LCA certification your employer files on your behalf.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT and cap-gap situations aside, E-Verify enrollment signals an employer's readiness to hire foreign nationals legally. Healthcare systems and hospital networks are more likely to have dedicated HR immigration teams who understand the H-1B filing process.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter by Nursing Assistant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This removes guesswork about which healthcare facilities have actually sponsored the visa, saving time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting HR departments.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
If your nursing or healthcare degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before employers submit your petition. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency claims in healthcare roles more closely than in other fields.
File before the April cap deadline with a backup plan
H-1B registration opens in March and closes within days. If you aren't selected, ask your employer whether a cap-exempt facility like a nonprofit hospital or university medical center could employ you instead, as those positions bypass the annual lottery entirely.
H-1B Visa Nursing Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Nursing Assistant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires H-1B roles to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Many Nursing Assistant postings don't meet that threshold. However, some advanced clinical or supervisory NA roles at hospital systems do qualify when the employer documents a genuine degree requirement in the job description and supports it with industry evidence.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nursing Assistant jobs?
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, and long-term care chains are the most active H-1B sponsors for clinical support roles. You can identify them by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history for your occupation code. Facilities affiliated with universities are often cap-exempt, meaning they aren't subject to the annual lottery.
How does the H-1B cap affect my job search as a Nursing Assistant?
The annual H-1B cap limits most private employers to the 85,000 slots allocated each fiscal year, selected by lottery in March. If your employer is a nonprofit hospital, a university-affiliated health system, or a government research facility, they may be cap-exempt. Cap-exempt sponsorship means you can start at any point in the year without waiting for the next registration cycle.
What documents should I prepare before a sponsor files my H-1B petition?
You'll need a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., copies of all academic transcripts, current professional licenses or certifications, and a detailed employment verification letter from any prior relevant roles. USCIS also requires your employer to obtain a certified LCA from DOL before filing your I-129 petition, so coordinating your documents early keeps that timeline on track.
Does the O*NET classification for Nursing Assistants affect H-1B eligibility?
O*NET classifies Nursing Assistants under a job zone that typically requires less than a bachelor's degree, which is the core reason USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence for these petitions. Employers must provide additional documentation showing their specific position is an exception that genuinely requires a degree in a directly related field, not just a preferred qualification.