Nursing Attendant - Day Shift, Inpatient Care Support

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Nursing Attendant to support registered nurses with direct patient care on a full-time day shift. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe patient environment in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include hourly rounding, observations, and reporting to the RN, as well as supporting patient transfers and transport, while adhering to hospital policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed training as a medical assistant or nursing assistant or equivalent training or experience.
• Prefer relevant experience in an inpatient health care setting.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver Certification required; BCLS is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with selected procedures, treatments and tasks including vital signs and pain ratings.
• Perform activities of daily living support, mobility, and personal hygiene tasks.
• Observe and record patient data and responses to treatment in EMR.
• Report pertinent patient information to the RN.
• Provide safe environment and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Observation & reporting

EMR documentation

Communication with RN

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or nursing assistant training

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Nursing Attendant to support registered nurses with direct patient care on a full-time day shift. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe patient environment in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include hourly rounding, observations, and reporting to the RN, as well as supporting patient transfers and transport, while adhering to hospital policies and safety guidelines.