Nurse Aide - Gouverneur

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 56,305,000 - 82,495,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health invites applications for a Nurse Aide at Gouverneur Hospital in Gouverneur, NY. This full-time role offers 36 scheduled hours per week with 12-hour day shifts and the opportunity to float between clinics as needed.

Under supervision, you provide direct patient care, document care, and maintain a safe, clean environment while delivering excellent customer service to patients and families. Required: high school diploma and BLS within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS within 3 months of hire.

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 to float to other clinics and hospital departments as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Aide
Department: Med Surg/detox
Location: Gouverneur Hospital
Hours Per Week: full time, 36 weekly scheduled hours

Shift: 12 hours primarily days 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 to float to other clinics and hospital departments as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS within 3 months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None.

UNION:

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

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:

$19.65 - $28.79

The 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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization in Western New York, dedicated to comprehensive care and community well-being across diverse health needs.

Grant - New York State Department of Health$15M

Grant$600K

Feb 2024

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