Nursing Assistant II (SY)

Northwell Health•Syosset, NY

31d

About The Position

Performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments. Provides patients with assistance in performing the activities of daily living. Assists health care team in ensuring patients safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course, required.
Minimum of two (2) years direct patient care experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Heart Saver Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides patients with assistance in performing the activities of daily living
Provides equipment/supplies for and appropriately assists patients with oral and personal hygiene
Prepares patients for meals/ snacks/ liquids and assists with feeding, as needed.
Assists in health care team's physical/psychological assessment of patient
Accurately measures and records patient's TPR, blood pressure, height, weight, intake/output and bowel movement, as appropriate
Collects required specimens; e.g., urine, feces, sputum
Reports any observable changes in patient's condition, treatment results, and/or patient/family concerns to the registered professional nurse.
Performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments consistent with established procedures under supervision of registered nurse
Applies simple dressings
Discontinues intravenous peripheral therapies
Performs electrode application and EKG
Obtains accucheck results and informs nurse
Assists with the insertion of Foley catheters
Cleanses pressure injuries
Removes foley catheters according to established procedure
Correctly applies buck traction to patient
Assists patients with elimination, as required, e.g bedpans, urinals or enemas.
Promptly responds to any patient's call bell and/or emergency light
Recognizes unsafe acts/conditions and corrects and/or reports same, as appropriate
Demonstrates appropriate use of side rails, restraints, gerichair and appropriately positions patients
Appropriately transports patients
Appropriately responds to fire, evacuation, and internal/external emergencies and drills.
Accepts assignment and seeks clarification, as needed
Carries out assignment
Reports patient care observations and findings to RN regularly.
Maintains competence by attending in-service education programs.
Performs related duties, as required.