Nursing Attendant-PACU-FT Evenings(3PM-11PM)-MSW

Job Title: Nursing Attendant-PACU-FT Evenings(3AM-11PM)-MSW

The Nursing Attendant is an individual who functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned.

• Assists the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures, treatments, and functional tasks to specific patients including vital signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure and Pain Rating.
• Performs procedures associated with activities of daily living, ambulation, mobility, and personal hygiene of the patient.
• Observes, reports, and records routine and specific patient data, behaviors and responses to treatment on the appropriate flow sheet/EMR.
• Reports pertinent information and observations regarding patients to the registered nurse.
• Performs procedures related to assuring a safe environment for patients, staff and others.
• Performs procedures associated with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Performs procedures associated with the maintenance of food and fluid intake.
• Performs procedures associated with excretion of body waste and or loss of fluid.
• Provides for safe and comfortable lifting, positioning and ambulation of patients in accordance with the principles of good body mechanics. Utilizes mechanical devises 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.
• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding for assigned patients  noting:  Pain, Position, Proactive Toileting and Possessions.
• Participates in the patient belonging process, including reporting of valuables to the RN and documenting accordingly.
• Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed, and escorts ambulatory patients.
• 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.
• Works in a safe manner and provides for the safety of patients and other employees.
• Utilizes aggression control measures in the care of patients who are verbally or physically threatening.
• Assists the RN with the application of restraints as required.
• Performs patient observations for Safety, constant/One to One and/or every 20 minutes checks of assigned observation status.
• Communicates information and basic instructions to patients, families, and visitors
• Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and The
• Mount Sinai Health System.
• Attends ongoing staff development as assigned to maintain appropriate knowledge base and skills and to meet regulatory requirements.
• Attends unit staff and educational meetings.
• Demonstrates a humanistic, kind and caring attitude.
• Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental policy.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Hospital and Departmental policy, procedure, and guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights and confidentiality.
• Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Respects and values each patient's unique, individual needs, beliefs, and diversity and incorporates these into delivery of care.
• Assumes other responsibilities/duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed training as a medical assistant or nursing assistant or equivalent training or experience.
• Prefer relevant experience in an inpatient health care setting.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver Certification required; BCLS is accepted.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $21.58 - $23.77 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, 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.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West, BD