NURSING ATTENDANT

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System is seeking a Nursing Attendant dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, obtaining vital signs, and being part of a team that values compassion and respect. Applicants should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent, vocational training preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• 1-year clinical experience as a nursing student or foreign graduate nurse is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care services including daily living assistance.
• Obtains and documents vital signs and specimens as required.
• Promotes patient-focused care and supports dietary care.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Education

High School Graduate

Vocational/Technical Training

BLS Certification

Job description

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Provides direct patient care services such as assisting patients during activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, ambulating, and eliminating. Obtains and documents vital signs and specimens as required.

The Nursing Attendant is a member of a team dedicated to providing the highest quality care and services to our patients by assisting in maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment; supporting dietary care; facilitating communication, e.g., answering phones; transporting patients; and assisting visitors. As an integral part of the team, the Nursing Attendant promotes patient-focused care within the Patient Unit.

Education, Training & Experience:

High School Graduate or equivalent, with vocational/technical training preferred.

Effective English communication skills, both written and oral.

Graduate of a State Certified Program or 1-year clinical experience as a nursing student/foreign graduate nurse.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, lay off, and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Mission:
To heal, teach, discover, and advance the health of the communities we serve.

Vision:
To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.

Values:
Our values define our philosophy of care, shape our actions, and motivate us to pursue excellence and future goals. They include a commitment to quality, compassion, integrity, and respect.