Nursing Assistant - Massena, NY

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Massena (NY); Presencial; USD 41 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rochester Regional Health's Massena Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, following hospital policies and procedures. You will support daily patient needs and maintain a safe, healing environment.

The position requires completing basic nursing assistant tasks, assisting with activities of daily living, and monitoring patients under licensed staff guidance. Weekend shifts and 8-hour days are part of the schedule.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AHA BLS certification required at hire; must be obtained within 1 week if not already.
• Completion of Basic Nursing Assistant Program preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide complete patient care and comfort, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, repositioning, dressing, mobility assistance, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Perform and document routine clinical tasks such as vital signs, weights, intake and output, specimen collection, and basic treatments as directed by nursing staff.
• Assist patients with meals, feeding as needed, and distribute nourishments and fresh water.
• Support patient mobility and recovery by assisting with transfers, bed positioning, exercises, and application of ordered devices (e.g., elastic stockings, ice packs).
• Respond promptly and courteously to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

AHA BLS certification

Completion of Basic Nursing Assistant Program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title

Nursing Assistant

Department

Med Surg

Location

Massena Hospital

Hours Per Week

40 scheduled weekly hours

Schedule

8 hour variable work shift, weekend requirement

SUMMARY

The nursing assistant works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide complete patient care and comfort, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, repositioning, dressing, mobility assistance, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Perform and document routine clinical tasks such as vital signs, weights, intake and output, specimen collection, and basic treatments as directed by nursing staff.
• Assist patients with meals, feeding as needed, and distribute nourishments and fresh water.
• Support patient mobility and recovery by assisting with transfers, bed positioning, exercises, and application of ordered devices (e.g., elastic stockings, ice packs).
• Respond promptly and courteously to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• AHA BLS required at hire, if not in place must be obtained within 1 week of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a Basic Nursing Assistant Program
• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations for proper patient identification and to take and record weights, intake and output, and vital signs
• Ability to perform effectively assigned routine patient care tasks
• Possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively (up to 80% of work time) with sick and/or irritable patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning.
• Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments.
• High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
• Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus.
• Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation.
• TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

PAY RANGE

$19.65 - $28.79

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

EEO Statement

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.