Nursing Attendant-Central Nursing Service- Night Shift (37.5 Hours)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Nursing Attendant for the Central Nursing Service on the Night Shift (37.5 Hours). This role involves assisting in the implementation of the nursing process by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. The Nursing Attendant also helps maintain an orderly and safe patient care environment and unit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
• Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant program or minimum 6 months relevant experience.
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position.
• Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Other language an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists with Admission/Transfer/Discharge of patients, including orienting patients, providing toileting supplies, safeguarding personal property, gathering belongings, preparing bedside units, assisting patients to dress and pack belongings, and escorting patients.
• Conducts patient rounds for toileting, positioning, comfort, safety, and personal needs, and responds promptly to patient call lights.
• Assembles O2 and suction set-ups.
• Provides basic hygiene to patients, including bathing, AM/PM care, mouth care, denture care, hair care, nail and foot care, shaving, and assisting with bedpan, urinal, and commode.
• Prepares patients for meals, including clearing overbed tables, positioning patients, assisting with feeding, and preparing utensils and food items.
• Performs and/or assists patients with simple treatments, removes and reapplies SCD wraps, and assists RN in enema procedures.
• Collects specimens as directed by the RN.
• Informs the RN of any audible clinical alarms such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, ventilators, and bedside monitors.
• Assists with moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting of patients.
• Assists with the removal and security of patient personal items prior to procedures.
• Changes linen in accordance with policy and as necessary.
• Takes and electronically records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, and respiration per care level standard and as directed by the RN, reporting abnormalities.
• Weighs patients and electronically records on admission, as ordered, and/or as directed by the RN.
• Measures and records oral intake, urinary output, bowel elimination, gastric and other drainage onto I&O record, calculates 8-hour totals, and empties drainage bags.
• Performs post-mortem care.
• Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
• Reports any observed changes in the patients' condition to the RN.
• Responds to and meets patient/family needs and customer concerns with compassion and understanding, establishing effective, caring relationships.
• Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
• Attends staff meetings and reviews/signs minutes of meetings not attended.
• Maintains a safe and uncluttered environment of care in patient rooms, including removing excessive furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with supply and equipment management of patient, procedure, and supply rooms per department standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of utility rooms and pantries as assigned.
• Performs other duties such as errands, relieving other units, bringing stretchers, and assisting other members of the health team, as directed.
• Performs other duties as aligned with the mission and values of the organization.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED