Immediate Treatment Assistant Emergency Department MHB

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Shift: Shift 3 Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.626666 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Evenings Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours: 7:00PM-7:15AM Summary Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Maintains nursing units organization and flow through performance of clerical support functions. Responsibilities EDUCATION High school graduate Phlebotomy/glucometry competency within 90 days of hire/transfer BLS within three (3) months of hire/transfer Experience One year patient care experience required Or one year nursing unit clerk experience required Or one semester of nursing clinical experience, successfully completed Or four semesters of nursing program didactic/lectures, successfully completed KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Computer literate, knowledge of windows Ability to read with comprehension Desire and skill to meet the needs of the patient in the acute care setting 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