Nursing Attendant - PACU - Mount Sinai West - Full Time - Evenings - 3pm - 11pm

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

132d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Attendant functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned in the PACU at Mount Sinai West. The role supports patient comfort, safety, mobility, personal care, monitoring, transport, and the work of the nursing and healthcare teams. The attendant also maintains equipment and supplies, communicates relevant observations, and participates in ongoing staff development and unit education.

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; BCLS is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in an inpatient healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff with selected nursing procedures, treatments, functional tasks, and vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain rating.
Help patients with activities of daily living, ambulation, mobility, and personal hygiene.
Observe, report, and record routine and specific patient data, behaviors, and responses to treatment in the appropriate flow sheet or EMR.
Report pertinent patient information and observations to the registered nurse.
Perform procedures to help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and others.
Assist with procedures related to patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Assist with maintaining patient food and fluid intake and with excretion of body waste or loss of fluid.
Lift, position, and assist patients with ambulation using good body mechanics and mechanical devices as necessary.
Apply simple heat and cold treatments.
Prepare deceased patients for removal to the morgue, support family or significant others, and secure patient property.
Obtain, assemble, and maintain equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Assist healthcare team members with physical examinations and other procedures.
Conduct purposeful hourly rounds, 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 to support patient care, including transporting stat specimens and obtaining supplies as needed.
Maintain a clean, uncluttered 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 assigned patient safety observations, including constant/one-to-one and every-20-minute checks as applicable.
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 staff development, unit staff, and educational meetings to maintain knowledge and skills and meet regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate a kind and caring attitude; adhere to the departmental dress code and attendance and punctuality standards.
Follow hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, and demonstrate knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights and confidentiality.
Assume other responsibilities and duties as assigned.