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Patient Care Assistant - Evening Shift (Hiring Immediately)

NYU Langone Health
New York, NY, US
$49.1K-$50.9K a year
Full-time

NYU Langone Health (http : nyulangone.org) is a world-class, patient-

centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in

clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations

throughout the New York area, including five inpatient

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cancer-center), a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer

center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine (http : med.nyu.edu), which

since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped

to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity,

diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where

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Position Summary :

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nursing Attendant-

Central Nursing Service- Evening 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 with AdmissionTransferDischarge 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 gathering belongings, completion of clothing list and assisting in moving the patient.

Prepares bedside unit to receive patients. Discharges : Assists patient to dress and pack personal belongings. Escorts patient as necessary and remains with the patient until heshe has left the building.

  • Conducts patient rounds for toileting, positioning, comfort, safety and personal needs. Answers patient call lights and responds to patient needs promptly.
  • Assemble O2 (e.g., nasal cannula) and suction set-ups.
  • Provides basic hygiene to patients : bathing, AMPM care, mouth care, denture care, hair care, nail and foot care, shaving, assists patients with bedpan, urinal andor commode.
  • Prepares patients for meals including : Clearing overbed tables and placing them within reach of the patient. Positioning patient correctly for eatingtube feedings.

Assisting patients by preparing utensils and food items. Feeding patients.

  • Performs andor assist patient with simple treatments. Remove and reapply SCD wraps as directed by the RN. Assists RN in enema procedures.
  • Collects specimens as directed by RN.
  • Informs RN of any audible clinical alarms such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, ventilators, bedside monitors
  • Assists with moving, lifting, positioning and transporting of patients.
  • Assists with removal and security of patient personal items prior to procedures, as needed.
  • Changes linen in accordance with policy and as necessary.
  • Takes and electronically records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, and respiration per care level standard and as directed by the RN.

Reports abnormalities to RN.

  • Weighs patients and electronically records on admission, as ordered, andor as directed by RN.
  • Measures and records oral intake, urinary output, bowel elimination, gastric and other drainage onto I&O; record (form or electronic).

Calculates 8 hour totals. Empties drainage bags.

  • Performs post mortem care.
  • Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
  • Reports any changes observed in the patients condition to the RN.
  • Responds to and meets patientfamily needs and customer concerns as soon as possible with compassion and understanding. Established effective, caring relationships with staff, patients, family and other members of the health care team.
  • Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
  • Attends staff meetings and reviewssigns minutes of meetings not attended.Maintains a safe and uncluttered environment of care in patient rooms including removing excessive furniture, supplies and equipment.

Assists with supply and equipment management of patient, procedure and supply rooms per department standards.

  • Maintains cleanliness of utility rooms and pantries as assigned.
  • Performs other duties such as errands, relieving other units, bringing stretchers and assisting other members of the health team, as directed.
  • Performs other duties as aligned with the mission and values of the organization.

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 CPRAED certification. (Issued by the American

Heart Association-AHA) OR Heartsaver CPRAED 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 youll

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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information.

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 $49,143.03 - $50,901.02 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 bonusesincentive,

differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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