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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Nursing Attendant - Medicine/Oncology, Days.

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 Admission/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 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 he/she 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  AM/PM care  mouth care  denture care  hair care  nail and foot care shaving assists patients with bedpan urinal and/or commode Prepares patients for meals including: Clearing overbed tables and placing them within reach of the patient  Positioning patient correctly for eating/tube feedings Assisting patients by preparing utensils and food items Feeding patients Performs and/or 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 monitorsAssists 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  and/or 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 patient/family 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 reviews/signs 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 CPR/AED certification Issued by the American Heart Association AHA 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.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island 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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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 $24.67 - $25.77 Hourly. 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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