Nurse Aide II - Emergency Dept. - Full Time, Nights -7PM - 7AM, Alternating weekends

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring a Nurse Aide II for its Emergency Department. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the Nurse Aide II assists nursing and medical staff by carrying out identified services and established procedures to support patient care, comfort, and safety. The role also involves maintaining clean and orderly patient-care areas, preparing equipment and supplies, transporting patients, and participating in the orientation of new employees. The successful candidate provides direct patient care and supports patient flow and safety in the Emergency Department. The position is full-time, with night hours from 7 PM to 7 AM and alternating weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA only).
First aid training.
EMT certificate, prior hospital or sub-acute experience, or current nursing student status.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and families while recognizing cultural diversity.
Basic analytical skills to gather data, make comparisons, interpret and report outcomes to the nurse, or document in the medical record.
Excellent customer service and telephone skills.
Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
De-escalation training is provided on the job.

Responsibilities

Observe patients and promptly report information, reactions, or changes in condition to nursing personnel.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including nourishment, ambulation, personal hygiene, and toileting, adapting care to individual needs.
Perform direct-care tasks such as taking vital signs and weight, providing complete or partial baths, Foley catheter care, and enemas in accordance with policies and procedures.
Turn and position patients under RN direction to help maintain skin integrity, and report alterations to the RN.
Distribute nourishment, assist with feeding, collect trays, and document patient intake on the appropriate form.
Coordinate patient flow into examination areas.
Assist with emergencies under RN direction, including CPR, moving patients, and decontamination according to procedure.
Help minimize patient discomfort within 5 to 15 minutes of a request, including notifying staff of pain complaints and applying splints or ice or moving patients as directed.
Verify patient identity and allergy bracelets before specimen collection or procedures, and contact the RN and registrar when an identification bracelet is needed.
Collect and label specimens accurately and process them for transport and analysis according to hospital and infection-control procedures.
Remove patient clothing in preparation for examination and complete patient valuables and property records according to procedure.
Keep the patient-care environment stocked with supplies and equipped with properly functioning equipment.
Apply surgical and medical asepsis techniques when preparing equipment for cleaning, sterilization, and setup.
Implement patient safety measures, including stretcher side rails and assistance with ambulation, transfers, and discharge.
Follow restraint procedures and document compliance on the restraint flow sheet as directed by the RN.
Place and respond to patient call bells, referring requests outside the aide's role to the appropriate person.
Safely dispose of needles, sharps, and contaminated waste in designated containers or bags.
Follow universal precautions and infection-control policies, including effective handwashing and proper handling of body waste and specimens.
Explain what patients can expect during their Emergency Department stay and provide information to reduce misperceptions or unmet expectations.
Support patient and family comfort and safety, maintain professional conduct in all interactions, and take responsibility for addressing service issues and attempting service recovery.
Maintain clean and orderly patient-care areas, prepare equipment and supplies, transport patients as needed, and participate in orientation of new employees.