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SUMMARY Responds to patients call lights promptly and graciously to determine patients needs and communicates required needs to appropriate personnel. Must be able to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations for proper patient identification and to take and record weights, intake and output, and vital signs Join the Massena Hospital (MH) team and be part of our mission to provide top-notch healthcare to our community! Massena Hospital is a vital part of our community, offering exceptional healthcare services in a welcoming and compassionate environment. We are an acute care facility with 25 beds, providing a wide range of medical, surgical, and pediatric care.
STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Massena Hospital DEPARTMENT: Medical/Surgical Unit SCHEDULE: 8 Hour, Variable ATTRIBUTES - High School Education or GED preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
- Must be able to perform effectively assigned routine patient care tasks.
- Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively (up to 80% of work time) with sick and/or irritable patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions.
- BLS required
RESPONSIBILITIES - Responds to patients call lights promptly and graciously to determine patients needs and communicates required needs to appropriate personnel.
- Must be able to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations for proper patient identification and to take and record weights, intake and output, and vital signs.
- 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
UNION: CSEA - Civil Service Employees Association (MH) Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible
EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 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. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $16.38 - $21.83 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.