Nurse Aide - Med/Surg, Night Shift (Full-Time)

SilkRoad; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Nurse Aide for Med Surg-2S on the night shift (7 pm - 7 am) to support patient care, maintain clean and safe rooms, and prepare equipment for diagnostic procedures. The role works under RN supervision in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, BLS and first aid training, and strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and online applications are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification (AHA only) and first aid training.
• De-escalation training provided on job.
• Ability to read and write at an elementary school level to understand the patient's plan of care and to record data on the patient's medical record.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations at an elementary school level in order to take and record the patient's weight, vital signs, I & O.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients and their families that demonstrate recognition of cultural diversity.
• Basic analytical skills in order to gather data, complete comparisons, interpret, & report outcomes to the nurse or document on the medical record.
• Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deli vers basic nursing care to provide for the care and comfort needs of the patient.
• Responds to patient's call lights promptly to determine patient's needs and relays information to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Observes the patient and reports any reaction or change in condition to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists the patient in the activities of daily living- nourishment, ambulation, personal.
• Adapts care delivery to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients by performing such tasks as vital signs/weight, complete/partial baths, skin care, Foley catheter care, enemas and specimen collection in compliance with policy/procedure.
• Demonstrates proper turning, positioning and transferring techniques when providing patient care.
• Distributes patient nourishment, assists with feeding as indicated, collects trays at the end of the meal.
• Estimates amount of food/fluid consumed by patient at each meal from the tray and records the data on the flow sheet, Intake & Output record, or Calorie Count Sheet.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized patient environment.
• Monitors and maintains the service rooms in an orderly manner. Prepares equipment to be returned to Central Service.
• Identifies the patient prior to care delivery by checking the identification arm band.
• Recognizes safety hazards and acts promptly and appropriately.
• Completes patient rounds on a regular basis to monitor for patient safety.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and safety measures during the transferring or lifting of patients or equipment.
• Demonstrates compliance with the measures outlined in the Falls Prevention Program.
• Accepts care assignments willingly and goes to other units when required.
• Responds to fluctuation in workload by helping to complete tasks of another staff member.
• Willingly completes various errands as requested.
• Interacts effectively with the staff on the unit and in other departments.
• Works collaboratively with management to improve the environment of care for patients, family and personnel.
• Seeks out and utilizes the Nurse Manager and Nursing Administrative Supervisor to address issues that require their assistance to resolve.
• Participates in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and supports measures to improve practice.
• Attends and participates in educational programs offered in the hospital to maintain competence.
• Complies with staff meeting attendance requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Data recording

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Nurse Aide for Med Surg-2S on the night shift (7 pm - 7 am) to support patient care, maintain clean and safe rooms, and prepare equipment for diagnostic procedures. The role works under RN supervision in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, BLS and first aid training, and strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and online applications are