Job Description
Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs a variety of procedures, exams and tests. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment, and promotes improved customer relations
Job Responsibility
- Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient's plan of care.
- Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families. Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment.
- Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients. Communicates and documents patient status.
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Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Successful completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program, required if working on the NWEST Transitional Care Unit.
- Heart Saver Certification, preferred.
- Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following; EKG testing or venipuncture procedure, preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions.
- Demonstrated competency in basic mathematics
- Ability to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties.
- Ability to lift, turn, position, move and restrain patients as required
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).