Immediate Treatment Assistant Student Nursing Floats MHB

Job Description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

7:00am-3:00pm

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