Req Number 56852
Job Description
Job Description
Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs a variety of procedures, exams and tests. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment and promotes improved customer relations.
Job Responsibility
*Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient’s plan of care.
*Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families. Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment.
*Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients. Communicates and documents patient status.
*Assists the nurse and other health team members by performing a variety of procedures, exams, tests, treatments, and clerical duties as required by the unit. Communicates and documents all pertinent data.
*Maintains non-patient and patient care units in a neat and orderly condition; strips patient units upon discharge and prepares rooms for new admissions; maintains necessary stock on all procedure and supply carts; and ensures that all equipment is clean and in its appropriate place.
*Transports/accompanies patients to various departments, as directed; performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue.
*Utilizes proper isolation techniques and established safety, waste disposal and infection control procedures at all times. Follows Medical Center’s policies and procedures supporting quality assurance efforts in-patient care services.
*Participates in various continuing education programs, surveys, and attends staff meetings, as directed.
*Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed. *Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
*Successful completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program, required.
AND
*Must pass Long Island Jewish Medical Center Patient Care Associate’s competency test prior to entering training program.
*Must pass Long Island Jewish Medical Center training program within the normal probationary period.
*Heart Saver Certification, preferred.
*Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following: EKG testing or venipuncture procedure, preferred.
*Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions. Demonstrated competency in basic mathematics
*Ability to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties.
*Ability to lift, turn, position, move and restrain patients as required.
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