Nursing Attendant - Child Psychiatry - MSM - Part Time/Evenings
About The Position
The Nursing Attendant supports the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. The role is in Child Psychiatry and is part-time, with evening hours. The Nursing Attendant performs patient-care procedures, monitors and reports patient information, supports safe care and the daily operation of the unit, and works with the health care team, patients, and families. The position is represented by SEIU 1199-MSSL. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completed training as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, or equivalent training or experience. Relevant experience in an inpatient health care setting is preferred. American Heart Association Heartsaver Certification is required; BCLS is accepted. The posted hourly salary range is $25.8858–$27.5199. Actual pay depends on experience, education, and operational need; the range does not include bonuses, differential pay, or other compensation or benefits.
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 health care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with selected nursing procedures, treatments, and functional tasks, including measuring temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain rating.
- Assist 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.
- Perform procedures associated with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Assist with maintenance of patients’ 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 heat and cold as directed through simple procedures.
- Prepare deceased patients’ bodies 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 rounding, 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.
- Run errands away from the assigned area to support patient care, including transporting stat specimens and obtaining supplies.
- Maintain a clean, uncluttered, and tidy environment; maintain and clean equipment and stock supplies.
- Work safely and promote 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.
- Conduct patient observations for safety, including constant/One to One and every-20-minute checks for 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 Mount Sinai Health System.
- Attend assigned staff development activities to maintain knowledge and skills and meet regulatory requirements, and attend unit staff and educational meetings.
- Demonstrate a kind and caring attitude; adhere to the departmental dress code and attendance and punctuality 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
