Certified Nurse Aide

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide in Canton-Potsdam Hospital to support the Critical Care Unit. The role involves 12-hour shifts (7a-7p) with rotating weekends and 37.5 hours per week, under licensed nursing supervision, delivering direct patient care per hospital policy.

Requires NYS CNA, BLS within 3 months, and ongoing nursing school enrollment if not yet certified; employment is contingent on achieving certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Aide Certification or transcript showing successful completion with a B or better in Nursing 101.
• BLS required within three months of hire.
• If not certified, must stay enrolled in nursing program and become certified within six months or employment ends.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision.
• Documents care and communicates patient needs to licensed staff.
• Delivers world class customer service to patients and families.
• Maintains a safe, clean, patient-centered environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

NYS Certified Nurse Aide

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide

Department: CPH Critical Care Unit

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: 12-hour shifts 7a-7p, Rotating Weekend

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 a 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

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 posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.