Nursing Assistant - Massena, NY

122 Massena Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Med Surg department at Massena Hospital. The role involves providing direct patient care under licensed staff supervision, with an 8-hour variable shift and weekend requirements. 40 scheduled hours per week.

Responsibilities include bathing, vital signs, assisting with meals, and ensuring patient comfort. Required: high school diploma or GED and BLS. Union eligibility may apply; hospital-wide policies govern practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire or within 1 week of hire.
• Preferred: completion of a Basic Nursing Assistant Program.
• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic for patient identification and data recording.
• Ability to perform routine patient care tasks and interact with patients.

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.
• Assist patients with meals, feeding as needed, and distribute nourishments and water.
• Support patient mobility and recovery by assisting with transfers, bed positioning, exercises, and use of devices.
• Respond promptly to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate concerns to the healthcare team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading and writing

Arithmetic calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

AHA BLS certification

Basic Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

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

UNION

CSEA (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

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. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$19.65 - $28.79 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.