NURSING ATTENDANT

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nursing Attendant to provide exceptional patient care. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, documenting vital signs, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. As a vital part of the healthcare team, you will support communication and transport patients, making a meaningful impact on their well-being. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to healing and advancing community health, where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with vocational training preferred.
• BLS certification required for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and maintain a safe environment.
• Document vital signs and facilitate communication within the unit.

Skills

Effective English communication skills

Patient care assistance

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical training

State Certified Program or 1-year clinical experience

Job description

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

The Nursing Attendant is a team member dedicated to providing the highest quality care and services to our patients by assisting with maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment; supporting dietary aspects of care; facilitating communication (e.g., answering phones); transporting patients; and assisting visitors. As an integral part of the team, the Nursing Attendant is responsible for activities that promote patient-centered 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.

- Note: For positions with a listed rate, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but may be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and what we offer our associates – please click here.

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, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Mission:
To heal, to teach, to discover, and to 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; they shape our actions and motivate us to pursue excellence and achieve our future goals. Our core values include: