Nurse Assistant 5 NORTH - CENTER MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is seeking a patient care assistant to support patients with activities of daily living and provide nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse on duty.

Work is nights with weekend and holiday rotation, from 7:00 PM to 7:15 AM. The position is full-time at 0.94 FTE, with no overtime exemption. Education includes a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS within six months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide nursing care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within six months of hire

Tools

Computer literacy

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