Nurse Aide

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: 1199 SEIU (CPH)

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Nurse Aide at Canton Potsdam Hospital in Med Surg. Night shift, 37.5 hours per week, with rotating weekends. You will perform direct patient care under licensed supervision, document care, and support a safe, clean environment while delivering strong customer service to patients and families.

Required: High School diploma and current BLS for hires after 10/08/2024; preferred: prior nurse aide training. Union: 1199 SEIU (CPH).

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff.
• Must communicate clearly with patients, families and team.
• Documentation of care and observations according to policy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Aide

Department: Med Surg

Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Night 11:00pm-7:00am , Rotating Weekend

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:

• (50%) Performs and documents direct comprehensive, family and patient centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• (25%) Provides world class customer service to patients and families.
• (15%) Reports patient conditions directly to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• (10%) Maintains a safe and clean patient and family centered environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required for those hired after 10/08/2024.
• Current BLS is required for those hired after 10/08/2024.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aide training course at hire and previous experience as a nurse aide.

UNION:

1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

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.

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:

• $18.64 - $26.43

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.