Immediate Treatment Assistant Student Float

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Shift: Shift 3 Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.103333 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours: 11:00pm - 7:15am 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