Nursing Auxillary A-MSH-Neuro ICU-PT-Nights-EOW

About the position

The Nursing Assistant functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. This position is part-time, working nights and every other weekend in the Neuro ICU at Mount Sinai Health System.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures associated with activities of daily living and personal hygiene of the patient.
• Observes, reports, and records routine and specific patient data, behaviors and responses to treatment on appropriate flow sheet.
• Performs procedures associated with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Performs procedures associated with the maintenance of food or fluid intake.
• Performs procedures associated with excretion of body waste and/or loss of fluids.
• Provides for safe and comfortable movement of patients in accordance with the principles of good body mechanics.
• Utilizes mechanical devices as necessary.
• Performs simple applications of heat and cold.
• Provides care to the body of deceased patients in preparation for removal to the morgue.
• Provides support to the family/significant others.
• Secures property.
• Obtains, assembles and maintains equipment for use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Assists members of the health care team with physical exam and other procedures.
• Performs errands away from the area of assignment to implement the care of patients including transporting stat specimens and/or obtaining supplies as necessary.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered and tidy environment.
• Maintains equipment and cleans as necessary.
• Stocks supplies.
• Utilizes aggression control measures in the care of patients who are verbally or physically threatening.
• Performs 1:1 observation of patients on special observation status.
• Attends ongoing staff development as assigned to maintain appropriate knowledge base and skills.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards.
• Performs procedures related to assuring a safe environment for patients, staff and others.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a state-approved CNA or completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant with skills in venipuncture and EKG.
• Heartsaver and/or BCLS Certification from American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Salary range of $23.94 - $26.03 Hourly.
• Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need.