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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nursing Attendant Med Surg Float - Per Diem.
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.
NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn 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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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 $23.24 - $24.31 Hourly. 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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