Compassionate Inpatient Care Assistant

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Nursing Attendant to support Registered Nurses by providing direct patient care and related activities. The role involves assisting with procedures, vital signs, mobility, and daily living activities, while ensuring safety and comfort for patients and families within a busy inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include hourly rounding, documentation in EMR, and collaboration with the health care team to maintain a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed training as a medical assistant or nursing assistant or equivalent training or experience.
• Prefer relevant inpatient health care experience.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver Certification required; BCLS is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with selected procedures, vital signs, and patient care.
• Perform activities of daily living and mobility support.
• Observe, record, and report patient data and responses to treatment.
• Ensure a safe environment and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist with food and fluid intake maintenance, sanitation, and waste excretion.

Skills

Heartsaver Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/Medical/Nursing Assistant training or equivalent

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Nursing Attendant to support Registered Nurses by providing direct patient care and related activities. The role involves assisting with procedures, vital signs, mobility, and daily living activities, while ensuring safety and comfort for patients and families within a busy inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include hourly rounding, documentation in EMR, and collaboration with the health care team to maintain a clean, safe environment.