Req Number 131852nnJob DescriptionnnUnder direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs a variety of procedures, exams and tests. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment, and promotes improved customer relationsnnJob ResponsibilitynnFunctions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient's plan of care.nnPromotes improved customer relations with patients and their families. Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment.nnAssists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients. Communicates and documents patient status.nnAssists the nurse and other health team members by performing a variety of procedures, exams, tests, treatments and clerical duties as required by the unit.nnCommunicates and documents all pertinent data.nnMaintains non-patient and patient care units in a neat and orderly condition; strips patient units upon discharge and prepares rooms for new admissions; maintains necessary stock on all procedure and supply carts; and ensures that all equipment is clean and in its appropriate place.nnTransports/accompanies patients to various departments, as directed; performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue.nnUtilizes proper isolation techniques and established safety, waste disposal and infection control procedures at all times.nnFollows Medical Center's policies and procedures supporting quality assurance efforts in-patient care services.nnParticipates in various continuing education programs, surveys, and attends staff meetings, as directed.nnAccesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.nnPerforms related duties, as required.nnJob QualificationnnHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required.nnSuccessful completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program, required if working on the NWEST Transitional Care Unit.nnHeart Saver Certification, preferred.nnDemonstrated competency in at least one of the following; EKG testing or venipuncture procedure, preferred.nnAbility to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions.nnDemonstrated competency in basic mathematicsnnAbility to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties.nnAbility to lift, turn, position, move and restrain patients as requirednn*Additional Salary DetailnnThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).nnThe salary range for this position is $23.00-$24.26/hournnIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.