Salary: 19.08-25.51 USD
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 2
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Summary:
Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patients and/or nursing unit.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION

• High school graduate
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse education program
• Phlebotomy/glucometry certification within 60 days

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year in an acute care setting desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• 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