Nursing Attendant - Child Psychiatry - MSM - Part Time/Evenings

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

The Nursing Attendant supports the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. The role includes assisting with nursing procedures, treatments, patient observations, activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, safety, admission and discharge processes, and maintaining patient care equipment and surroundings. The Nursing Attendant communicates pertinent observations to the registered nurse, supports patients and families, and contributes to the safe and effective functioning of the care team. The position is in Child Psychiatry at MSM and is part-time, evening shift.

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.
Demonstrated knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in an inpatient healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff with selected nursing procedures, treatments, and functional tasks, including measuring and documenting vital signs and pain ratings.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, ambulation, mobility, and personal hygiene.
Observe, report, and record patient data, behaviors, and responses to treatment on appropriate flow sheets or in the EMR; report pertinent information to the registered nurse.
Perform procedures that help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and others.
Assist with procedures related to patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Assist with food and fluid intake and with excretion of body waste or loss of fluid.
Lift, position, and ambulate patients safely using good body mechanics and mechanical devices as needed.
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 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 rounding, noting pain, position, proactive toileting, and possessions.
Participate in the patient belonging process, including reporting valuables to the RN and documenting them.
Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed; escort ambulatory patients; and run errands to support patient care, including transporting stat specimens and obtaining supplies.
Maintain a clean, uncluttered environment; clean and maintain equipment; and stock supplies.
Work safely and support the safety of patients and employees; use aggression-control measures with threatening patients and assist the RN with restraints as required.
Perform patient safety observations, including constant/one-to-one and every-20-minute checks, according to assigned observation status.
Communicate information and basic instructions to patients, families, and visitors.
Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Health System.
Attend assigned staff development and unit staff and educational meetings to maintain knowledge and skills and meet regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate a kind and caring attitude; follow the departmental dress code and attendance and punctuality standards; and follow hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, the Patient Bill of Rights, and confidentiality requirements.
Assume other responsibilities and duties as assigned.