EKG Associate, NS33 Medical ICU

Downstate; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time EKG Associate for the Medical ICU. Under supervision of a registered nurse, the EKG Associate supports patient care and maintains a safe environment.

The role includes cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, infection control, direct and indirect nursing activities, and active participation in quality and resource management to enhance patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Cardiac monitoring of adult patients.
• Perform phlebotomy as part of patient care.
• Apply infection control practices.
• Provide direct nursing care as delegated by a nurse.
• Carry out indirect nursing tasks as assigned by unit activity.

Aufgaben

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Practices effective infection control measures.
• Performs direct nursing care activity as delegated.
• Performs indirect nursing care activities as determined by routine assignment and unit activity.
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care to patients.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff.

Kenntnisse

EKG monitoring

Phlebotomy

Infection control

Nursing support

Jobbeschreibung

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH CTS EKG Associate, NS33, Medical ICU.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, the EKG Associate assists in all aspects of patient care and performs all designated functions. The EKG Associate also assists in maintaining a supportive and safe environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population
• Performs phlebotomy
• Practices effective infection control measures
• Performs direct nursing care activity as delegated
• Performs indirect nursing care activities as determined by routine assignment and unit activity
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care to patients
• Responds to the changing needs of patient care areas
• Use problem-solving in meeting patient care and unit needs
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment
• Obtains, records, and exchanges information on behalf of the patient
• Uses ethical principles to guide decisions and actions consistent with UHB's operating goals and objectives
• Respect and promote patient rights
• Fosters/maintains positive public relations with patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Communicates effectively with customers, visitors, patients, and staff
• Represents the hospital positively by demonstrating respect and courtesy to all patients, colleagues, staff, and visitors
• Participates in quality improvement and contributes to process improvement activities
• Takes an active role in managing resources
• Plans appropriately to meet departmental objectives and takes initiatives where necessary
• Participates in activities to promote and foster team spirit and boost unit morale
• Utilizes effective skills in communicating with members of the health care team
• Takes an active role in personal/professional development
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as required and/or needed