Nurse Aide
SLH - CPH Main (37.5)
You'll give direct patient and family care under licensed nurses' direct supervision. Canton - Potsdam Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Oct 23
- Shift and hours
- Nights, 11:00pm-7:00am Schedule: Night 11:00pm-7:00am , Rotating Weekend37.5 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Med Surg · Hospital Department: Med Surg
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- Current BLS Current BLS is required for those hired after 10/08/2024.
- Also asks
- High school diploma or equivalent High School diploma or equivalent is required for those hired after 10/08/2024.
Preferred
- Experience
- Previous nurse aide experience Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aide training course at hire and previous experience as a nurse aide.
- Also asks
- Nurse aide training course completion
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- Pay depends on experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations and contracts Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Benefits
- CEU Allowance
The role and schedule
- Union
- 1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical 1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical
- Day to day
- Direct patient and family care Performs and documents direct comprehensive, family and patient centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Weekends
- Rotating weekends Schedule: Night 11:00pm-7:00am , Rotating Weekend
- Details
- Standing, walking and lifting 20-50 lbs throughout the shift Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs.
- Details
- Exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals and radiation Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation.
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Canton - Potsdam Hospital’s careers page.
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- Job Title: Nurse Aide
- Department: Med Surg
- Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital
- Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule
Night 11:00pm-7:00am , Rotating Weekend
Summary
The nurse aid works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
Responsibilities
(50%) Performs and documents direct comprehensive, family and patient centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff. (25%) Provides world class customer service to patients and families. (15%) Reports patient conditions directly to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. (10%) Maintains a safe and clean patient and family centered environment.
Required
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent is required for those hired after 10/08/2024. Current BLS is required for those hired after 10/08/2024.
Preferred qualifications
Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aide training course at hire and previous experience as a nurse aide.
Union
1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible
Education
Licenses /
Certifications
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.
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
$18.64 - $26.43 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE.
Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.