Nursing Attendant-Nursing 6e Ccu Csicu - STL- Mount Sinai Morningside- Full Time- Days- 7am-3pm- Rotating Weekends & Holidays
About The Position
The Nursing Attendant supports the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. The role is based in the Nursing 6e CCU/CSICU at Mount Sinai Morningside and is a full-time day position, scheduled 7 a.m.–3 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The attendant helps deliver safe, compassionate care by assisting with patient activities of daily living, mobility, basic procedures, observations, transports, and the maintenance of the patient environment. The role also involves communicating relevant information to nursing staff, supporting patients and families, and meeting departmental policies, education, and regulatory requirements.
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 and recording 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 on the appropriate flow sheet or EMR.
- Report pertinent patient information and observations to the registered nurse.
- Perform procedures to help assure a safe environment for patients, staff, and others.
- Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
- Assist with maintaining 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 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 for assigned patients, checking 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 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 protect 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.
- 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 meetings, and educational meetings to maintain skills and meet regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate a kind and caring attitude; follow 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
