Certified Nurse Aide

120 Canton - Potsdam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Certified Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This per diem role features rotating shifts in CPH West 3 and centers on patient- and family-centered care.

Requirements include NYS Nurse Aide Certification, BLS within three months, and ongoing enrollment in a nursing program while employed. Per diem status and base pay reflect hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Aide Certification or evidence of successful Nursing 101 with grade B or better.
• BLS must be obtained within three months of hire.
• Must stay enrolled in nursing school program while employed as a nurse aide; failure to certify leads to ineligibility.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents direct, comprehensive, family- and patient-centered care under supervision.
• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.
• Reports patient conditions to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintains a safe and clean patient and family-centered environment.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NYS Nurse Aide Certification

BLS Certification

Nursing 101 course (with grade B or better)

Job description

STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: CPH DEPARTMENT: CPH West 3 SCHEDULE: Rotating Shifts SUMMARY The Certified 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

Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Aid Certification or an unofficial transcript showing successful completion with a letter grade of B or better of a Nursing 101 course from an accredited nursing school program where activities of daily living are taught as well as the syllabus of the course provided as evidence. BLS required within three months of hire. The Certified Nurse Aid is required to stay enrolled in the nursing school program while employed as a nurse aid if he or she is not certified. If the Certified Nurse Aid ceases to be a student in the nursing school program prior to graduation, the nurse aid will not be permitted to continue working until he or she becomes certified as a Certified Nurse Aid in New York State. The time employee has six months to become certified or will be considered ineligible for employment and terminated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

UNION

1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical

NOTE: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

PAY RANGE

$19.20 - $28.97 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, 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.

ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.