Per Diem Nursing Attendant-Centralized Nursing Service-23 Hours Per Month

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Per Diem Nursing Attendant to assist in patient care by performing duties like ensuring a safe environment, basic hygiene, and supporting nursing staff. This role demands a high school diploma and relevant experience with strong communication skills. Join a leading health institution known for excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of English in verbal, reading and writing abilities.
• BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Provides basic hygiene care and prepares patients for meals.
• Conducts patient rounds for safety and comfort needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant program

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Nursing Attendant-Centralized Nursing Service-23 Hours Per Month.

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 Health 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.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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