Nurse Assistant 3 West SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant for Sisters of Charity Hospital. The role reports to a registered nurse and involves assisting with patient care, updating the RN on patient status, and participating in quality improvement activities.

The position supports a professional, customer-service oriented environment and offers eligibility for the THRIVE program to aid staff through their first year. Shifts are Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation, from 7:00pm to 7:00am, on a full-time

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
• Annual clinical, age and job-specific competencies and skill verification tools must be completed.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and decision-making abilities are essential.
• Basic arithmetic skills are required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Arithmetic basics

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Full Time

FTE: 0.920000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00pm to 7:00am

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