Nurse Assistant 5 NORTH - CENTER MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the Nights shift.

You will assist patients with activities of daily living and provide nursing care to non-acutely ill patients under the supervision of the RN in charge, while helping maintain a safe, clean environment for ongoing care.

This position is Full Time with a 7:00 PM–7:15 AM schedule and a 0.94 FTE.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification within six months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment under RN supervision.

Skills

Stamina

Patient care

Safety awareness

Team support

Reading comprehension

Education

High School or GED

BLS within six months

Job description

Facility:

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift:

Shift 3

Status:

Full Time

FTE:

0.940000

Bargaining Unit:

CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime:

Exempt: No

Work Schedule:

Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

7:00 PM-7:15 AM

Summary:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patients and/or nursing unit.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School or GED
• BLS within six (6) months of hire/transfer

Experience

• No prior experience needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of acute care patients
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
• To assist other hospital staff in direct patient care
• Computer literate Ability to read with comprehension

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
• Obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment
• May also be exposed to communicable diseases