Job Information
Catholic Health Nurse Attendant Emergency Department MSMH in Lewiston, New York
Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm; 3:30pm-11:30pm; 11:30pm-7:30am
Summary:
The Emergency Department Nurse Attendant is responsible to assist the professional staff by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nurse Attendant is responsible for the delivery of patient care in Emergency Department as directed by the Director or Registered Nurse as appropriate to the ages of patients served in this department. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Strives to incorporate the philosophy and mission of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and to incorporate the Hospital's goal of: Quality care, in a personal manner with total regard for individual human dignity.
Mount St. Mary’s Hospital consists of multiple locations and associate may be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
High School or equivalent required
Completion of Certified Nurse Attendant course preferred
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) preferred
EXPERIENCE
Enrolled in nursing school or other medical specialty required
Completion of a Certified Nurse Attendant course preferred
Three (3) months previous Nurse Attendant experience in an emergency room setting or equivalent EMT experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Answer telephones
Fax
Photocopier
Typewriter