Nursing Attendant — Direct Patient Care & Support

One Brooklyn Health System Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

One Brooklyn Health System Inc. is seeking a Nursing Attendant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse in a New York hospital setting.

You will assist with daily activities, hygiene, bandage changes, and keeping patients comfortable while following policy and practice guidelines. You will monitor patients every couple of hours, take vital signs, document results, and help with admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of orientation for care of persons with AIDS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients as supervised by the Staff Nurse.
• Assist with changing bandages, grooming and hygiene.
• Maintain clean bedside areas and equipment; manage beds and supplies.
• Monitor patients and report deviations to the nurse.
• Take and record vital signs and report results.
• Assist with admissions and discharge activities.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain orderly, safe environments.

Skills

Read, write and speak English

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

In-service education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AIDS care orientation

Job description

One Brooklyn Health System Inc. is seeking a Nursing Attendant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse in a New York hospital setting.

You will assist with daily activities, hygiene, bandage changes, and keeping patients comfortable while following policy and practice guidelines. You will monitor patients every couple of hours, take vital signs, document results, and help with admissions and discharges.