NH - Nursing Attendant, Certified

One Brooklyn Health • New York, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing assignments relating to the care of patients, as delegated by the Staff Nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of orientation for care of persons with AIDS.
• No prior experience needed.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Practice safety rules at all times to prevent accidents, i.e., applies bed rails and keeps rooms in order.
• Attend ongoing educational programs to include at least 6 hours of in-service education every 6 months.
• New York State Certification as a Nursing Attendant, required.
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients based on policy, practice and as supervised.
• Assist with activities such as changing bandages and patient grooming and hygiene.
• Clean and care bedside equipment and general environment, occupied, and unoccupied beds, bedside table, dresser, clothing, and personal belongings.
• Assist nurse to maintain continued observation of and patient needs, i.e., answers lights promptly, transport patients, and assists with activities assigned.
• Monitor patient activities throughout the shift by visiting each patient at least every 2 hours making specific observations. Reports to nurse of any deviations from usual/unusual behavior and clinical status and/or any special needs on behalf of the patient.
• Take vital signs, including blood pressures. Record, document, and report results.
• Check daily on general health and physical appearance of patient and reports same to nurse.
• Assist with keeping facility activity areas orderly and in a safe condition.
• Maintain a clean work area, i.e., utility rooms, treatment rooms, pantry, etc.
• Take interest in patient’s involvement with activities.
• Assist with admission and discharge activities.
• Account for linen and helps keep Linen Room neat and orderly. Report when unit supplies need to be replenished.
• Perform other assigned tasks as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED