Certified Nurse Aide

Rochester Regional Health

10d • $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 Med Surg West 2 department at Canton Potsdam Hospital and has 37.5 scheduled hours per week. The schedule is days, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Aide Certification, or an unofficial transcript showing successful completion with a grade of B or better in a Nursing 101 course from an accredited nursing school program where activities of daily living are taught, together with the course syllabus as evidence.
• BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
• If not certified, the employee must remain enrolled in a nursing school program while employed as a nurse aide. If the employee leaves the program 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.
• Moderate clinical physical demands, including continual movement; standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs.; pushing and pulling medical equipment; assisting with patient positioning; frequent bending, twisting, and reaching; and fine motor tasks.
• High sensory acuity is needed to monitor patient status and respond to alarms or safety concerns. The role involves substantial emotional and cognitive demands, including decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and sustained focus.
• Environmental exposures may include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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