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

Mount Sinai Health Systems • New York, NY

3d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and patient care unit.
• Assists and accompanies patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures to and from the OR/RR and PACU.
• Provides AM/PM care to patients who need assistance.
• Provides routine treatment procedures.
• Provides general nursing care as delegated by professional staff.
• Orients patients to their room and surroundings.
• Assists patients with preoperative and postoperative preparation.
• Measures and records temperature, pulse, height, weight, and respiration.
• Assists in the application of traction.
• Prepares rooms and beds for postoperative patients.
• Cleans patients’ units and changes bed linens.
• Assists patients with ambulation and meals.
• Performs general care for patients on precautions.
• Knows safety codes and procedures and how to respond to emergencies.
• Evaluates and assists in emergency situations.
• Identifies and locates emergency equipment when needed.
• Observes infection control guidelines and protocols.
• Collects and transports specimens to appropriate departments.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment as needed.

What This Job Offers

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