Immediate Treatment Assistant ICU MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is seeking a nursing assistant to assist patients with activities of daily living and deliver nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports maintaining a safe, clean environment and smooth unit flow.

The position requires a high school diploma, phlebotomy/glucometry competency within 90 days, and BLS within three months. Nights with weekend and holiday rotation are included as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Phlebotomy/glucometry competency within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• BLS within three months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment on the unit.
• Support nursing staff in maintaining unit flow and clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

ADL assistance

Education

High school graduate

Phlebotomy/glucometry competency

BLS certification

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Full Time FTE: 0.920000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00pm-7:00am

Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Maintains nursing units organization and flow through performance of clerical support functions.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate
• Phlebotomy/glucometry competency within 90 days of hire/transfer
• BLS within three (3) months of hire/transfer

Experience

• One year patient care experience required
• Or one year nursing unit clerk experience required
• Or one semester of nursing clinical experience, successfully completed
• Or four semesters of nursing program didactic/lectures, successfully completed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Computer literate, knowledge of windows
• Ability to read with comprehension
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the patient in the acute care setting
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
• Assist other hospital staff in direct patient care

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
• Obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment
• May also be exposed to communicable diseases