Nursing Attendant MedSurg Float - Full Time Day shift

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Nursing Attendant MedSurg Float for a full-time day shift. The role involves direct patient care, assisting with admissions, hygiene, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and CPR certification. Join a supportive team committed to equity and inclusion in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Generous time-off program

Holistic employee wellness program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant program or minimum 6 months relevant experience.
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Conducts patient rounds for toileting, comfort, and safety.
• Provides basic hygiene to patients including bathing and mouth care.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Basic Hygiene

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant program

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nursing Attendant MedSurg Float - Full Time Day shift.

In this role, the successful candidate Assists in implementation of the nursing process by performing direct and indirect patient care to assigned patients under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. Assists in maintaining an orderly and safe patient care environment and unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists withAdmission/Transfer/Discharge of patients:Orients patient to hospital environment. Provides patient with toileting supplies. Assists patient to remove clothes, complete property check list and safeguard personal property through Security. Assists in transfer of patients by gatheringbelongings, completionof clothinglist and assisting in moving the patient. Prepares bedside unit to receive patients. Discharges: Assists patient to dress andpackpersonalbelongings.Escortspatientasnecessaryandremainswiththepatientuntilhe/shehasleftthe building.
• Conductspatientroundsfortoileting,positioning,comfort,safetyandpersonalneeds.Answerspatientcalllights and responds to patient needs promptly.
• AssembleO2(e.g.,nasalcannula)andsuctionset-ups.
• Providesbasichygienetopatients:bathing,AM/PMcare,mouthcare,denturecare,haircare,nailandfoot care, shaving, assists patients with bedpan, urinal and/or commode.
• Preparespatientsformealsincluding:Clearingoverbedtablesandplacingthemwithinreachofthepatient.Positioningpatient correctly for eating/tube feedings. Assisting patients by preparing utensils and food items. Feeding patients.
• Performsand/orassistpatientwithsimpletreatments.RemoveandreapplySCDwrapsasdirectedbythe RN. Assists RN in enema procedures.
• CollectsspecimensasdirectedbyRN.
• InformsRNofanyaudibleclinicalalarmssuchasIVpumps,feedingpumps,ventilators,bedsidemonitors
• Assistswithmoving,lifting,positioningandtransportingofpatients.
• Assistswithremovalandsecurityofpatientpersonalitemspriortoprocedures,asneeded.
• Changeslineninaccordancewithpolicyandasnecessary.
• Takesandelectronicallyrecordsbloodpressure,temperature,pulse,pulseoximetry,andrespirationpercare level standard and as directed by the RN. Reports abnormalities to RN.
• Weighspatientsandelectronicallyrecordsonadmission,asordered,and/orasdirectedbyRN.
• Measuresandrecordsoralintake,urinaryoutput,bowelelimination,gastricandotherdrainageontoI&Orecord (form or electronic). Calculates 8 hour totals. Empties drainage bags.
• Performspostmortemcare.
• Performssafetyobservationsforpatientsoncontinuousobservationorinrestraints,perpolicyandasdirected.
• Reportsanychangesobservedinthepatientsconditiontothe RN.
• Respondstoandmeetspatient/familyneedsandcustomerconcernsassoonaspossiblewithcompassionand understanding. Establishedeffective,caringrelationships with staff, patients, family and other members of the health care team.
• Maintainscompetencethroughin-serviceandeducationalprograms.
• Attendsstaffmeetingsandreviews/signsminutesofmeetingsnotattended.Maintains a safe and uncluttered environment of care in patient rooms including removing excessive furniture, supplies and equipment.Assistswithsupplyandequipmentmanagementofpatient,procedureandsupplyroomsperdepartmentstandards.
• Maintainscleanlinessofutilityroomsandpantriesasassigned.
• Performsotherdutiessuchaserrands,relievingotherunits,bringingstretchersandassistingothermembersof the health team, as directed.
• Performsotherdutiesasalignedwiththemissionandvaluesoftheorganization.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent Required. Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant program or minimum 6 months relevant experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification. (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position. Competencies: Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset; Strong customer service and communication skills..

Required Licenses: Basic Life Support Cert

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $48,102.66 - $50,245.06 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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