Nursing Care Unit Assist- PD

Northwell Health

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nursing Management, the Nursing Care Unit Assistant helps the nursing team provide a safe, clean environment and a positive patient experience. The role provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of an RN, supports patients with activities of daily living, observes and reports patient conditions, and assists with transportation and unit upkeep. The position requires two weekend shifts per month and one major summer and one major winter holiday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Patient care or housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

Administer nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Provide hygienic care and assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, oral hygiene, and feeding as assigned.
Report patient observations and unusual conditions to the RN, including changes in comfort, skin integrity, or breathing patterns.
Communicate routine information to the RN periodically during the shift, such as intake and output.
Provide constant observation for patients requiring increased security to prevent harmful behavior.
Assist patients safely into wheelchairs or onto stretchers, and transport or accompany them as required.
Obtain specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum.
Maintain a neat, orderly, safe, and clean patient care unit and assigned areas; wash equipment and clean work areas.
Clean, change, and make beds or stretchers; replenish supplies; and prepare rooms for new admissions and transfers.
Work within the organizational structure, report to the Head Nurse or designee, accept assignments, and contribute to the nursing team by assuming additional duties and responsibilities.
Maintain competence by attending in-service education programs.
Perform related duties as required.