Certified Nurse Aide

Rochester Regional Health

6d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Aide works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. This role is in the ICU at Canton-Potsdam Hospital and is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, working 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with rotating weekends.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Aid Certification, or an unofficial transcript showing successful completion with a letter grade of B or better in a Nursing 101 course from an accredited nursing school program where activities of daily living are taught, with the course syllabus provided as evidence.
• BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
• If not certified, must remain enrolled in a nursing school program while employed as a nurse aide. If the employee ceases to be a student before graduation, they may not continue working until certified as a Certified Nurse Aide in New York State. The employee has six months to become certified or will be considered ineligible for employment and terminated.
• Must meet moderate clinical physical demands, including continual movement; standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 pounds; pushing and pulling medical equipment; assisting with patient positioning; frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and fine motor tasks; and sustained sensory and cognitive focus in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents direct, comprehensive, family- and patient-centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Provides world-class customer service to patients and families.
• Reports patient conditions directly to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains a safe, clean, patient- and family-centered environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed