Licensed Practical Nurse

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is seeking a Patient Escort to safely move patients and equipment between clinical areas in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and patient confidentiality.

You will coordinate with nursing and tech staff, maintain proper PPE, document transports, and ensure punctuality and professionalism during every shift. High school diploma required; 2+ years relevant preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good patient care abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient moves to correct destination as assigned.
• Communicates with Nursing and Test Area Techs on arrival and departure.
• Follows standard precautions; uses PPE for isolation patients.
• Communicates transport status using proper radio codes.
• Responds promptly to dispatcher calls via 2-way radio.
• Swipes in/out through Kronos at assigned locations.
• Maintains productivity and safety during transport.
• Operates stretchers, wheelchairs, beds and related equipment safely.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Interacts with patients to explain procedures and reduce anxiety.
• Verifies patient identifiers before moving patients.
• Greets patients on arrival and explains next steps.
• Arrives on time in uniform with ID badge visible.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Escort.

In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for the safe, sanitary and efficient movement of patients and specific equipment to and from clinical, ancillary, diagnostic or support service areas, in accordance with established procedures. Monitors and interacts with patients during the transport to ensure safety, well-being, comfort and confidentiality. Throughout the shift, there will be various degrees of standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. Work with a team in a high volume, fast paced environment. Perform other duties will be as directed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes patient move as assigned- to the correct destination
• Communicates effectively with Nursing and Test Area Techs, upon arrival and before departing with patient
• Follow proper standard precaution procedures; hand washing and disinfect equipment before and after each transport. Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, mask, gown, goggles, etc.) should be worn with isolation patients.
• Communicate effectively the status of the patient transport e.g. delay starts and ends, cancellation, patient in transit, and completion using the proper radio codes.
• Responds in a timely manner when contacted by dispatcher via 2-way radio.
• Swipes in / out through Kronos at assigned locations, using department approved procedures
• Maintains level of productivity.
• Routinely demonstrates safe handling of patients. Operate all equipment (stretcher, wheelchair, bed & mod-chair) properly and safely. Check the equipment before use to ensure proper function. Always remain focus on the patient throughout the transport.
• Maintain patient confidentiality by placing the patient's chart in a proper place and do not discuss patient information in any public areas.
• Interacts with the patient throughout the patient move, while keeping the patient informed.
• Checks all identifiers before moving patients. Insuring that the following information matches: text on 2-way radio, Patient ID Band (name & medical records number) and Patient's Chart.
• When arriving at room or holding area, greets patient, introduce yourself and explain to patient what's about to occur.
• Arrive on time at start of shift, in uniform and with ID Badge visible on shirt pocket. Adheres to Patient Escort's uniform Code throughout shift.
• Return equipment to the designated areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• To qualify you must have a High School Diploma Required.
• 2+ years relevant preferred
• High levels of proficiency in all areas of communication skills, customer service skills, patient care skills and detail oriented.

NYU Langone Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $21.19 - $23.77 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.