Highlights
Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Desire and skill to meet the needs of the patient in the acute care setting.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lockport, NY |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.chsbuffalo.org |
Description
Facility: Lockport Memorial Hospital
Shift: Shift 3
Status: Full Time FTE: 0.920000
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7:00p.m. - 7:00a.m.
Summary:
Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Maintains nursing unit organization and flow through performance of clerical support functions.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- High school graduate
- Phlebotomy/glucometry competency within 90 days of hire/transfer
- BLS within three (3) months of hire/transfer
EXPERIENCE
- One year patient care experience required (includes medical residency programs)
- Or one year nursing unit clerk experience required
- Or one semester of nursing clinical experience, successfully completed
- Or four semesters of nursing program didactic/lectures, successfully completed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Computer literate, knowledge of windows
- Ability to read with comprehension
- Desire and skill to meet the needs of the patient in the acute care setting
- Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
- Assist other hospital staff in direct patient care
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
- Obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment
- May also be exposed to communicable diseases
About Company
Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.