Nurse Aide- Surgical Step Down Unit- Full Time, Nights

NYU Langone Health System; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in Suffolk, NY, invites applications for a Nurse Aide in the Surgical Step Down Unit, full time, night shift. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you perform routine nursing duties to support patient comfort and safety while keeping rooms clean and organized.

You will assist with room and equipment prep for procedures, participate in new-employee orientation, and respond promptly to patient needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification (AHA) and first aid training.
• Ability to read and write at an elementary school level to understand the plan of care and record data.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic for weight, vitals and intake/output.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and families across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic nursing care to meet patient comfort and safety needs.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and relay information to nursing staff.
• Observe patient condition and report changes to the nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and feeding as needed.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for diagnostic procedures and transfers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
• Participate in orientation of new staff and ongoing education.

Skills

Reading/writing (elementary level)

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS certification

First aid training

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center – an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility – as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Aide- Surgical Step Down Unit- Full Time, Nights.

In this role, the successful candidate under the supervision of the registered nurse, performs routine service duties and basic nursing procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients. Maintains patient and service rooms in a clean and orderly condition. Assists with the preparation of the room and equipment for diagnostic procedures. Participates in the orientation process of new employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Delivery- The nurse aide delivers 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 hygiene, toileting.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• To qualify you must have a 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

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk 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-Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk 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 $51,597.00 - $51,597.00 Annually. 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.

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