Nurse Aide - Med Surg 2 - Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Job Title: Nurse Aide

Department: Med-Surg 2

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: 8 - hour variable work shifts, every other weekend and holiday

7a-3p

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