Nurse Assistant Student 3 North SCH

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Buffalo, NY

POSTED

6 days ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.153333

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00pm to 7:00am

Summary:

The Nurse Assistant (NA) Student, under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, assists in providing patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The NA Student updates RN with timely information regarding status of patient in compliance with hospital and regulatory agency requirements. The NA Student participates in quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of department, nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, initiatives. The NA Student represents Catholic Health in a positive, professional manner, with a commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

- High School Graduate
- Must be enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse program to be eligible for this position. If the Associate drops out of the Nursing Program, they will be terminated from the Nurse Assistant Student position and will have to bid on an open Nurse Assistant position
- Phlebotomy/glucometer certification within 60 days

EXPERIENCE
Previous healthcare experience desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills required
- Basic arithmetic skills required
- Computer literate, knowledge of windows
- Ability to read with comprehension
- Desire and skill to meet the needs of the geriatric, chronically ill or long term patients
- 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 the Company

Catholic Health System

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.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

http://www.chsbuffalo.org

Nurse Assistant Student 3 North SCH

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

About the Company

Catholic Health System

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