Senior Nursing Attendant (Long Island Indeed Hiring Event)

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Islandis a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Nursing Attendant.

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 and 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 inmoving the patient.Prepares bedside unit to receive patients. Discharges:Assists patient to dress andpackpersonalbelongings.Escortspatientasnecessaryandremainswiththepatientuntilhe/shehasleftthebuilding.
• Conductspatientroundsfortoileting,positioning,comfort,safetyandpersonalneeds.Answers patientcalllights 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.
• Prepares patients formealsincluding:Clearingoverbedtables andplacingthemwithinreachofthepatient. Positioningpatientcorrectlyforeating/tubefeedings.Assistingpatientsbypreparingutensilsandfooditems. Feeding patients.
• Performs and/orassistpatientwithsimpletreatments.RemoveandreapplySCDwrapsasdirectedby the RN. Assists RN in enema procedures.
• CollectsspecimensasdirectedbyRN.
• InformsRNofany audibleclinicalalarms suchasIVpumps,feedingpumps,ventilators,bedsidemonitors
• Assistswithmoving,lifting,positioningandtransportingofpatients.
• Assistswithremovalandsecurity ofpatientpersonalitemspriortoprocedures,asneeded
• Changeslineninaccordancewithpolicyandasnecessary.
• Takesandelectronicallyrecordsbloodpressure,temperature,pulse,pulseoximetry,andrespiration,percare level standard and as directed by the RN. Reports any abnormalities to RN.
• Weighspatientsandelectronically records onadmissionasordered,andasdirectedbyRN.
• Measuresandrecordsoralintake,urinaryoutput,bowelelimination,gastricandotherdrainageontoI&Orecord (form or electronic). Calculates 8 hour totals. Empties drainage bags.
• Performspostmortemcare.
• Performssafetyobservationsforpatientsoncontinuousobservationorinrestraints,perpolicyandasdirected.
• ReportsanychangesobservedinthepatientsconditiontotheRN.
• Respondstoandmeetspatient/familyneedsandcustomerconcernsassoonaspossiblewithcompassionand understanding. Establishedeffective,caringrelationships with staff, patients, family and othermembers of the healthcare team
• Maintainscompetencethroughin-serviceandeducationalprograms.
• Attendsstaffmeetingsandreviews/signsminutesofmeetingsnotattended.Maintains a safe and uncluttered environment of care in patient rooms including removing excessive furniture, suppliesandequipment.Assistswithsupplyandequipmentmanagementofpatient,procedureandsupplyrooms per department standards.
• Maintainscleanlinessofutilityroomsandpantriesasassigned.
• Performsotherdutiessuchaserrands,relievingotherunits,bringingstretchersandassistingothermembersof the health team, as directed.
• Discussespersonalorunit-basededucationalgoals/planswiththeNurseManagerand/orNursingProfessional Development Specialist, as appropriate.
• Demonstratesaccountabilityforsupplies,equipment,andenvironmentalsupport.
• Assistsinthecollectionofdatafortheunits QualityandPerformanceImprovementProgramthatincludes patient satisfaction and other measures.
• ProvideinstructionanddemonstratedesiredskillsbeforeNAsareexpectedtoundertakenewtaskswithintheirscope.
• SharefeedbacktobothnewandcurrentNAs asitrelatestoareas wherethereareopportunitiesfordevelopment.
• Performsotherduties asalignedwiththemissionandvalues oftheorganization

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent Required. Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant Program, certified as a CNA and at least 6 months relevant experience. BLS 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-Long Island 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.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. 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 $56,730.00 - $57,770.0 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 bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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