Nurse Aide

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Nurse Aide at Gouverneur Hospital in Gouverneur, NY. The position supports the MSP/Detox department with a 24 hours/week schedule, primarily twelve-hour night shifts with variability as needed.

The nurse aide provides direct patient care under licensed nursing supervision, delivering compassionate service and ensuring a safe, clean, patient/family-centered environment in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred completion of a nurse aide training course.

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.

Education

HS diploma/GED

BLS certification (within 3 months of hire)

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Aide
Department: MSP/Detox
Location: Gouverneur Hospital
Hours Per Week: 24 hours/week
Schedule: 12 hours primarily nights, variable as needed

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:

• BLS within 3 months of hire
• HS diploma/GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aid training course at hire and previous experience as a Nurse Aid

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.

PAY RANGE:

$19.65 - $28.79