Nursing Attendant Float Pool-Full Time Night 11pm-7:15am-MSM

**Job Title: Nursing Attendant Float Pool-Full Time Night 11pm-7:15am-MSM** 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. ### Responsibilities - 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. - Assumes other responsibilities/duties as assigned. ### Qualifications - 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-MSSL **Compensation Statement** The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides…