Certified Nurse Aide
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. The position is in the Med/Surg/West 3 department at Canton Potsdam Hospital and has 15 scheduled hours per week. The schedule is days, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with rotating weekends. The role provides comprehensive, family- and patient-centered care, communicates patient conditions to licensed nursing staff, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and families. The position requires current New York State nurse aide certification or qualifying nursing-program documentation, and BLS certification within three months of hire.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Aid 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, remain enrolled in a nursing school program while employed as a nurse aide. If the employee leaves the program before graduation, they cannot continue working until certified as a New York State Certified Nurse Aide; they have six months to become certified or will be considered ineligible for employment and terminated.
- Ability to meet the stated moderate clinical physical demands, including standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
- Physical demands include fine motor tasks, high sensory acuity, sustained focus, and responding to emergencies and safety concerns. Environmental exposures may include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation; TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document direct, comprehensive, family- and patient-centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Provide world-class customer service to patients and families.
- Report patient conditions directly to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain a safe and clean patient- and family-centered environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
