Patient Care Attendant - Per Diem, Centralized Nursing

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health seeks a Per Diem Nursing Attendant for Centralized Nursing Service to support patient care across units. Under RN supervision, you will assist in admissions, transfers, discharges, hygiene, meals, and safety, enabling smooth patient experiences.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or CNA training, CPR certification, and strong communication. Per diem schedule offers flexibility within a major academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Competencies: Working knowledge of English in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Admission/Transfer/Discharge of patients; orient patient to hospital environment and safeguard personal property.
• Conduct patient rounds for toileting, positioning, comfort, safety and personal needs.
• Assemble O2 and suction setups.
• Provide basic hygiene to patients; assist with bedpan, urinal and/or commode.
• Prepare patients for meals; assist with eating.
• Perform or assist with simple treatments; remove/apply SCD wraps; assist with enema procedures.
• Collect specimens as directed by RN.
• Monitor and report alarm conditions (IV pumps, ventilators, etc.).
• Assist with moving, lifting, positioning and transporting of patients.
• Maintain linen changes and cleanliness of rooms.
• Record vital signs and intake/output; report abnormalities.
• Maintain safety and compassionate care; participate in team communications.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Attendant program or 6 months experience

Job description

NYU Langone Health seeks a Per Diem Nursing Attendant for Centralized Nursing Service to support patient care across units. Under RN supervision, you will assist in admissions, transfers, discharges, hygiene, meals, and safety, enabling smooth patient experiences.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or CNA training, CPR certification, and strong communication. Per diem schedule offers flexibility within a major academic medical center.