NH - Nursing Attendant, Certified

About the Role

Responsible for performing assignments relating to the care of patients, as delegated by the Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients based on policy, practice, and as supervised.
• Assist with activities such as changing bandages and patient grooming and hygiene.
• Clean and care for bedside equipment, general environment, occupied and unoccupied beds, bedside tables, dressers, clothing, and personal belongings.
• Assist the nurse in maintaining continued observation of and patient needs, including answering lights promptly, transporting patients, and assisting with assigned activities.
• Monitor patient activities throughout the shift by visiting each patient at least every 2 hours, making specific observations.
• Report to the nurse any deviations from usual/unusual behavior, clinical status, and/or any special needs on behalf of the patient.
• Take vital signs, including blood pressures. Record, document, and report results.
• Check daily on the general health and physical appearance of the patient and report findings to the nurse.
• Assist with keeping facility activity areas orderly and in a safe condition.
• Maintain a clean work area, such as utility rooms, treatment rooms, and pantry.
• Take interest in patient’s involvement with activities.
• Assist with admission and discharge activities.
• Account for linen and help keep the Linen Room neat and orderly. Report when unit supplies need to be replenished.
• Perform other assigned tasks as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of orientation for care of persons with AIDS.
• No prior experience needed.
• New York State Certification as a Nursing Attendant, required.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Practice safety rules at all times to prevent accidents, such as applying bed rails and keeping rooms in order.
• Attend ongoing educational programs to include at least 6 hours of in-service education every 6 months.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).