Nurse Assistant 6ME MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is seeking a nursing aide to assist patients with daily living activities and support the care team in a non-acute unit. The role involves ensuring patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness under the direction of the Registered Nurse in charge.

The position is full-time, days with weekend and holiday rotation, hours 7:00am-7:15pm, and requires a High School diploma or GED with BLS readiness within six months of hire. No prior nursing experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire/transfer.
• Ability to read with comprehension and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment under supervision of RN.

Skills

Safety awareness

ADL assistance

Reading comprehension

Computer literate

Team support

Safety protocols

Education

High School or GED

BLS within six months

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 0.940000
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7:00am-7:15pm
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