Nurse Aide - Gouverneur Hospital

Job Title: Nurse Aide

Department: GH MSU 2

Location: Gouverneur Hospital

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: 6:45a-7:15p,10:45a-11:15p, 8:45a-7:15p, weekends as needed

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

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 and clean patient and family centered environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aide training course at hire and previous experience as a nurse aide.
• Hospital experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $17.91 - $25.40