Nursing Assistant - 4th Floor Operating Room - Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear - Full-Time - 7AM-3PM

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

2h

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant is a non-professional employee who, under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, assists the professional medical staff in providing quality care for the treatment of patients. This full-time position is on the 4th Floor Operating Room at Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear, with a 7 AM–3 PM schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and patient care unit.
• Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures to and from OR/RR and PACU.
• Provide AM/PM care to patients who need assistance.
• Effectively provide routine treatment procedures.
• Provide general nursing care as delegated by professional staff.
• Orient patients to their room and surroundings.
• Assist patients with preoperative and postoperative preparation.
• Measure and record temperature, pulse, height, weight, and respiration.
• Assist in the application of traction.
• Prepare rooms and beds for postoperative patients.
• Clean patients’ units and change bed linens.
• Assist patients with ambulation and meals.
• Perform general care for patients on precautions.
• Know safety codes and procedures and how to respond to emergencies.
• Evaluate and assist in emergency situations.
• Identify and locate emergency equipment when needed.
• Observe infection-control guidelines and protocols.
• Collect and transport specimens to appropriate departments.
• Assist with the maintenance of supplies and equipment as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED