Nurse Assistant 3 South SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Assistant (NA) at Sisters of Charity Hospital, part of Catholic Health, supports patient care under RN supervision and updates the RN with patient status to ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements. The NA participates in quality improvement activities and represents Catholic Health with a commitment to customer service.

This full-time position is 0.92 FTE and offers a Day shift schedule from 7:00am to 7:00pm with weekend and holiday rotation; eligible for THRIVE

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and decision‑making skills required.
• Computer experience helpful.
• Basic arithmetic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and decision‑making skills required.
• Computer experience helpful.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic arithmetic

Computer experience helpful

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility:

Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift:

Shift 1

Status:

Full Time

FTE:

0.920000

Bargaining Unit:

ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:

Exempt: No

Work Schedule:

Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

7:00am to 7:00pm

Summary:

The Nurse Assistant (NA), under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, assists in providing patient care. The NA Updates RN with timely information regarding status of patient in compliance with hospital and regulatory agency requirements. The NA participates in quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of department, nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, initiatives. The NA represents Catholic Health in a positive, professional manner, with a commitment to customer service.

This position is eligible to participate in the THRIVE program that provides education and a Workforce Coach to support them through their first year of employment.

Responsibilities:

Education:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous healthcare experience preferred

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Good verbal communication skills
• Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and decision‑making skills required.
• Computer experience helpful.
• Basic arithmetic skills required