Nurse Aide - Canton - Potsdam Hospital

Job Title: Nurse Aide
Department: Med Surg - West 2
Location: Canton - Potsdam Hospital
Hours Per Week: 15 weekly scheduled hours
Schedule: 7.5 hour variable shift

SUMMARY:
The nurse aid works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs and documents direct comprehensive, family and patient centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.

• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.

• Reports patient conditions directly to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Maintains a safe and clean patient and family centered environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Current BLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aide training course at hire and previous experience as a nurse aide.

UNION:

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.