Nurse Assistant 4 South SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health’s Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo is seeking a Nurse Assistant (NA) to work under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and assist in patient care. The NA provides timely updates to the RN, participates in quality improvement activities, and supports departmental objectives while upholding professional customer service.

This position offers Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation, 7:00am to 7:00pm, and eligibility to participate in the THRIVE program during the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Computer basics

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