Nursing Attendant-Float Pool-Full Time Night 11pm-7:15am-MSM
About The Position
The Nursing Attendant functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse, providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. The position supports patient safety, comfort, daily living needs, and care coordination in an inpatient setting, while communicating patient information to the registered nurse and other members of the health care team. The attendant performs assigned patient care procedures, records observations and routine patient data, assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and transports patients and items as needed. The role also involves maintaining a clean and safe environment, equipment and supplies, following departmental and hospital policies, and participating in staff development and educational meetings. The position is full time on the night shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completed training as a medical assistant or nursing assistant, or equivalent training or experience.
- American Heart Association Heartsaver Certification required; BCLS is accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience in an inpatient health care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with selected nursing procedures, treatments, and functional tasks for specific patients, including measuring temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain rating.
- Provide care related to activities of daily living, ambulation, mobility, and personal hygiene.
- Observe, report, and record routine and specific patient data, behaviors, and responses to treatment on the appropriate flow sheet or EMR.
- Report pertinent patient information and observations to the registered nurse.
- Perform procedures that help assure a safe environment for patients, staff, and others.
- Assist with procedures associated with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Perform procedures related to maintaining food and fluid intake and to excretion of body waste or loss of fluid.
- Lift, position, and ambulate patients safely using good body mechanics and mechanical devices as necessary.
- Apply simple heat and cold treatments.
- Provide care for deceased patients in preparation for removal to the morgue, support family or significant others, and secure property.
- Obtain, assemble, and maintain equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Assist health care team members with physical examinations and other procedures.
- Conduct purposeful hourly rounds for assigned patients, noting pain, position, proactive toileting, and possessions.
- Participate in the patient belonging process, report valuables to the RN, and document accordingly.
- Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed and escort ambulatory patients.
- Perform errands away from the assigned area, including transporting stat specimens and obtaining supplies as needed.
- Maintain a clean, uncluttered, and tidy environment; clean and maintain equipment and stock supplies.
- Work safely and help ensure the safety of patients and other employees.
- Use aggression-control measures when caring for patients who are verbally or physically threatening.
- Assist the RN with applying restraints as required.
- Perform patient observations for safety, including constant/one-to-one and every-20-minute checks for assigned observation statuses.
- Communicate information and basic instructions to patients, families, and visitors.
- Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System.
- Attend assigned ongoing staff development to maintain knowledge and skills and meet regulatory requirements, and attend unit staff and educational meetings.
- Demonstrate a kind and caring attitude, comply with the departmental dress code, and maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with departmental standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, the Patient Bill of Rights, and confidentiality requirements.
- Assume other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
