Nursing Attendant - Float Pool, Day Shift, Patient Care

Mount Sinai Health System; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in the United States seeks a Nursing Attendant for the Float Pool, full-time day shift (7am-3:15pm). The role supports Registered Nurses by providing direct patient care, monitoring vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring patient safety.

The ideal candidate has technical training in nursing assistance, inpatient experience preferred, and certification such as Heartsaver/BCLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with selected procedures and routine tasks.
• Perform activities of daily living, mobility, and hygiene.
• Observe and record patient data and responses to treatment.
• Report information to the RN and maintain safe environment.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and specimen transport.
• Provide for safe lifting, positioning and ambulation; use mechanical devices as needed.
• Conduct hourly rounds noting pain, position, toileting and possessions.
• Transports patients and maintains clean, stocked environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Mobility aid

ADL support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or nursing assistant training/experience

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in the United States seeks a Nursing Attendant for the Float Pool, full-time day shift (7am-3:15pm). The role supports Registered Nurses by providing direct patient care, monitoring vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring patient safety.

The ideal candidate has technical training in nursing assistance, inpatient experience preferred, and certification such as Heartsaver/BCLS.