Compassionate Inpatient Care Assistant

Mount Sinai Health System; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Nursing Attendant to support Registered Nurses by providing direct patient care and related activities. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, mobility, and patient observation in a demanding inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include documenting data in the EMR, ensuring safety, aiding with admissions/transfers/discharges, and providing compassionate, human-centered care consistent with hospital policy and the department’s standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with selected procedures and vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain rating.
• Perform activities of daily living support, ambulation, mobility and personal hygiene for patients.
• Observe, report and record patient data and responses to treatment in the EMR.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges and transport patients as needed.

Skills

Heartsaver Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant / nursing assistant training or equivalent

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Nursing Attendant to support Registered Nurses by providing direct patient care and related activities. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, mobility, and patient observation in a demanding inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include documenting data in the EMR, ensuring safety, aiding with admissions/transfers/discharges, and providing compassionate, human-centered care consistent with hospital policy and the department’s standards.