EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surg (Nights)

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York seeks a full-time EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surg (Nights) to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role focuses on cardiac monitoring and maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, infection control, and both direct and indirect nursing activities while collaborating with the care team to address evolving patient needs and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience with cardiac monitoring
• Ability to perform phlebotomy
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Ability to work nights
• Ability to work well in a team

Responsibilities

• 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
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

Job description

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surg (Nights).

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
• Other duties and responsibilities as required