Job Title: Nursing Assistant
Department: Med/ Surg
Location: Massena Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40 hr/week
Schedule: 7am- 3:30 pm
SUMMARY:
The nursing assistant works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide complete patient care and comfort, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, repositioning, dressing, mobility assistance, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Perform and document routine clinical tasks such as vital signs, weights, intake and output, specimen collection, and basic treatments as directed by nursing staff.
Assist patients with meals, feeding as needed, and distribute nourishments and fresh water.
Support patient mobility and recovery by assisting with transfers, bed positioning, exercises, and application of ordered devices (e.g., elastic stockings, ice packs).
Respond promptly and courteously to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED
AHA BLS required at hire, if not in place must be obtained within 1 week of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a Basic Nursing Assistant Program
Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations for proper patient identification and to take and record weights, intake and output, and vital signs
Ability to perform effectively assigned routine patient care tasks
Possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively (up to 80% of work time) with sick and/or irritable patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions
UNION:
CSEA (MH)Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.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:
$19.65 - $28.79The 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- AHA BLS required at hire
What We Do
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization that provides a wide range of medical care, including hospital services, primary and specialty practices, and laboratory services across Western New York and the Finger Lakes region.
