Nursing Attendant - 6N - Med Surg/Oncology/Tele - Part Time Day + Rotating Weekends & Holidays
About The Position
The Nursing Attendant provides compassionate, patient-focused care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens, serving as an important point of contact for patients and families and partnering with nurses, ICU technicians, and other care-team members. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the attendant performs selected care duties, helps improve the patient experience, and supports a safe, clean, and healthy environment. The role includes monitoring and recording patients’ temperatures, pulses, respiration, and blood pressure, delivering meals, and transporting patients safely. This is a part-time day position of 18.13 hours per week, with five shifts every two weeks from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rotating weekends are required. The position is based at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens location, and employees must live within a commutable distance. A mandatory two-week orientation, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, is required upon hire.
Requirements
- Previous nurse’s aide experience or equivalent experience in a hospital setting; or certification from an approved, accredited Nurse Aid training program; or current enrollment in a BSN nursing program at the junior-year level or completion of at least one clinical practicum.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to complete the mandatory two-week orientation, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, upon hire.
- Must live within a commutable distance to NewYork-Presbyterian.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-focused care and perform selected care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Partner with nurses, ICU technicians, and other care-team members.
- Monitor and record patients’ temperatures, pulses, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Deliver meals and ensure patients are transported safely.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
- Contribute to a positive patient experience through comfort, care, energy, and hospitality.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
