Senior Nursing Attendant - Surgical Telemetry, Nights
New York University Langone Medical Center
Senior Nursing Attendant – Surgical Telemetry, Nights
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- 1137781_RR00100243
- Nursing, North 3-Surgical/Telemetry (W6009), NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island (WUH)
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island (WUH)
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- 11PM – 7:30AM, rotating weekends and holidays
ABOUT NYU LANGONE HEALTH
NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center. Ranked as the #1 Hospital for quality and patient safety by Vizient, Inc., and with 10 clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, NYU Langone’s culture is rooted in excellence in patient care, education, and research. NYU Langone comprises more than 320 locations throughout the New York area and in Florida, including six inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, and four emergency rooms. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
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Working at NYU Langone Health
At NYU Langone Health, we believe in a holistic approach to patient care. We emphasize treating the whole person, not just the disease. Our renowned, evidence-based clinical care is led by an award-winning team of doctors and nurses. In fact, for the fourth time in a row, our organization has been recognized for its excellence in nursing by receiving Magnet® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). We are proud to have the first Magnet® hospital in Brooklyn. This is an honor that only eight percent of hospitals in the U.S. ever achieve, and only one percent earn four or more times.
Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Nursing Attendant – Surgical Telemetry, Full-Time, Nights.
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:
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Assists with Admission/Transfer/Discharge of patients: Orients patient to hospital environment.
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Provides patient with toileting supplies. Assists patient to remove clothes, complete property checklist 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.
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Conducts patient rounds for toileting, positioning, comfort, safety and personal needs. Answers patient call lights and responds to patient needs promptly.
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Assemble O2 (e.g., nasal cannula) and suction set-ups.
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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.
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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.
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Collects specimens as directed by RN.
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Informs RN of any audible clinical alarms such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, ventilators, bedside monitors
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Assists with moving, lifting, positioning and transporting of patients.
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Assists with removal and security of patient personal items prior to procedures, as needed
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Changes linen in accordance with policy and as necessary.
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Takes and electronically records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, and respiration, per care level standard and as directed by the RN. Reports any abnormalities to RN.
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Weighs patients and electronically records on admission as ordered, and as directed by RN.
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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.
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Performs post mortem care.
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Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
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Reports any changes observed in the patient’s condition to the RN.
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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 healthcare team
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Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
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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.
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Maintains cleanliness of utility rooms and pantries as assigned.
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Performs other duties such as errands, relieving other units, bringing stretchers and assisting other members of the health team, as directed.
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Discusses personal or unit-based educational goals/plans with the Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Professional Development Specialist, as appropriate.
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Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
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Assists in the collection of data for the units Quality and Performance Improvement Program that includes patient satisfaction and other measures.
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Provide instruction and demonstrate desired skills before NA¿s are expected to undertake new tasks within their scope.
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Share feedback to both new and current NA¿s as it relates to areas where there are opportunities for development.
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Performs other duties as aligned with the mission and values of the organization
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must be a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant Program, certified as a CNA and at least 6 months relevant experience. BLS 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.
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 $46,848.00 – $48,928.00 Annually. 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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