Description
Job Title: Nursing Assistant
Department: Med Surg
Location: Massena Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40 scheduled weekly hours
Schedule: 8 hour variable work shift, weekend requirement
SUMMARY:
The nursing assistant works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide complete patient care and comfort, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, repositioning, dressing, mobility assistance, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Perform and document routine clinical tasks such as vital signs, weights, intake and output, specimen collection, and basic treatments as directed by nursing staff.
Assist patients with meals, feeding as needed, and distribute nourishments and fresh water.
Support patient mobility and recovery by assisting with transfers, bed positioning, exercises, and application of ordered devices (e.g., elastic stockings, ice packs).
Respond promptly and courteously to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED
AHA BLS required at hire, if not in place must be obtained within 1 week of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a Basic Nursing Assistant Program
Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations for proper patient identification and to take and record weights, intake and output, and vital signs
Ability to perform effectively assigned routine patient care tasks
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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
PAY RANGE: $19.65 - $28.79
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
