Nurse Aide

St. Lawrence Health System; Village of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to support licensed nursing staff by delivering direct patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, customer service to patients and families, and safe, clean environments.

Required: BLS within 3 months; preferred completion of a nurse aide course and prior experience. Physical duties include lifting 20–50 lbs and standing in a busy clinical setting to assist with patient positioning.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred completion of a nurse aide training course and prior nurse aide experience.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning and moving and to perform in a busy clinical environment.

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

BLS

Job description

SUMMARYThe 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.STATUS: Per DiemLOCATION: CPHDEPARTMENT: CPH West 3SCHEDULE: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 hirePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aid training course at hire and previous experience as a Nurse AidPHYSICAL 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: $18.27 - $25.91The 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.UNION:1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & ClericalNote: Not all per diem roles are union eligibleEDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: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 - $26.43The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.