Nurse Aide- Med Surg/Tele 3N- Full Time, Days

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring a Nurse Aide for its Med Surg/Tele 3N team. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nurse Aide performs routine service duties and basic nursing procedures to support patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The role also includes maintaining patient and service rooms in clean, orderly condition; preparing rooms and equipment for diagnostic procedures; and participating in the orientation of new employees. The Nurse Aide provides basic and direct nursing care, assists patients with activities of daily living, monitors and reports patient status, and helps maintain a safe patient environment. The role works collaboratively with unit staff, other departments, and management, and participates in educational programs and quality-improvement efforts. The position is full time on days. The stated annual salary range is $51,597.00–$51,597.00; actual salary may vary based on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The listed range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differentials, or other compensation or benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association and first aid training.
Ability to read and write at an elementary school level to understand the patient’s plan of care and record data in the medical record.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic at an elementary school level to take and record weight, vital signs, and intake and output.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and their families while recognizing cultural diversity.
Basic analytical skills to gather data, make comparisons, interpret and report outcomes to the nurse, or document findings in the medical record.
Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Provide basic nursing care to meet patients’ care and comfort needs.
Respond promptly to patient call lights, determine patient needs, and relay information to appropriate nursing personnel.
Observe patients and promptly report reactions or changes in condition to the nurse.
Assist patients with nourishment, ambulation, personal hygiene, and toileting.
Adapt care delivery to individual patient needs.
Perform direct care tasks, including taking vital signs and weight; complete or partial baths; skin care; Foley catheter care; enemas; and specimen collection, in accordance with policy and procedure.
Use proper turning, positioning, transferring, and lifting techniques and safety measures.
Distribute nourishment, assist with feeding as indicated, collect meal trays, and estimate and record food and fluid intake on the appropriate record.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
Keep service rooms orderly and prepare equipment to be returned to Central Service.
Verify patient identity by checking the identification arm band before providing care.
Recognize safety hazards and respond promptly and appropriately; complete regular patient rounds and comply with the Falls Prevention Program.
Accept care assignments, assist on other units when required, help coworkers in response to workload fluctuations, and complete errands as requested.
Interact effectively with unit staff and other departments and collaborate with management to improve the environment of care for patients, families, and personnel.
Seek assistance from the Nurse Manager or Nursing Administrative Supervisor to address issues requiring their support.
Participate in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and support practice-improvement measures.
Attend and participate in hospital educational programs and comply with staff meeting attendance requirements.
Participate in the orientation process for new employees.
Prepare rooms and equipment for diagnostic procedures.