Nursing Attendant

City/State: New Rochelle, New York Grant Funded: No Department: SEC Nursing Administration Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE Scheduled Hours: 7 AM-3 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $24.23 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Job Summary The Nursing Attendant is a member of a team dedicated to provide the highest quality care and services to our patients by assisting in such functions as maintaining a safe, clean and functional environment; assisting with dietary aspects of care; facilitating communication, i.e., answering phones; transporting patients and assisting visitors. As an integral part of the team, the Nursing Attendant is responsible for activities, which promote patient focused care within the Patient Unit. Essential Functions Provides assistance/supervision during activities of daily living such as eating, bathing and ambulating as appropriate for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult or elderly patient. Meets the hygiene and grooming needs of patients including bathing, shaving, hair care, oral care and perineal care. Meets patient’s need for mobility by performing activities such as range of motion, assisting with ambulation, transferring from bed to chair or stretcher and applying splints and braces Participates in maintaining patients skin integrity through utilization of pressure relieving devices, turning and positioning, and assisting in pressure ulcer care. Provides patient comfort measures such as bed making positioning and body alignment and back rubs. Assists patients with elimination needs (including administration of cleansing enemas) provides urinary catheter care, measures and documents output and participates in bowel and bladder retraining according to policy and procedure. Assists in providing and maintaining a safe environment for the patient through observation and alternative interventions, including safety/ environmental rounds, response to call bells utilizing Montefiore Excellence Standards. Provides for patients need for rest and sleep by maintaining a quiet environment. Maintains body substance precautions and follows infection control policies within the institution. Obtains and documents vital signs as directed including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, pain score, height and weight. Reports variations from baseline to RN and documents the notification. Obtains specimens such as urine, stool, sputum and documents as required. Notifies RN if not complete Administers hot and cold applications to patients as directed. Assists in preparing patients for surgery. Assists in performing diagnostic and therapeutic treatments Provides assistance during emergency procedures as directed Provides post-mortem care and transports patient to morgue as assigned. Admits patient to unit upon arrival including provision of comfort supplies (gown, tissues, H20); completes unit orientation checklist, patient clothing/ property list. If patient is transferred or expires, packs patients belongings and transports them to appropriate area. Provides patient care in accordance with policies and procedures for side rails, physical restraints, periodic awareness and constant observation. Maintains a clean and neat environment including soiled linen disposal. Provides for a safe environment to protect the patient from injury that is appropriate to the population of the patient, i.e. neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult or geriatric. Accompanies patients being admitted and/or transferred to the nursing unit. Transports patients to and from diagnostic procedures and to other hospital locations. Transports patient’s medical record to designated hospital locations as directed by R.N. Replaces and/or restocks supplies and transports supplies and equipment within assigned clinical unit. Maintains utility and service rooms in proper order as assigned. Performs equipment checks as assigned. Follows infection control policies and procedures. B. Answers patient call lights immediately without walking past a call light or a patient, family, visitor, coworker requesting assistance. Refers questions from patients and families to the R.N. D. Maintains patient’s confidentiality and privacy. Documents accurately in the patient’s medical record. F. Communicates in a manner, which is courteous and appropriate to the age of the patient and/or family. Reports observations and changes in patient condition to the R.N. Asks questions and seeks clarification as necessary from the R.N. Conforms to established dress code policy and projects a professional demeanor. Completes assignments within time scheduled. Introduces self to patients/families/visitors at the beginning of the shift and ongoing as indicated, updates white board daily. Presents self as a member of the unit team extending assistance to all departments and disciplines. Complies with the MMC policies for attendance and sick call procedure. Complies with unit practices for meal periods breaks, requesting time off. Participates in assigned Performance Improvement activities. Complies with Nursing policies and procedures. Performs job functions in a manner that promotes efficient use of resources. Reports unsafe conditions to the R.N. Respects the rights of patients as delineated in the “Patient Bill of Rights”. Attends educational programs related to practice. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Administrative Nurse Manager, Assistant Administrative Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator or charge nurse. Qualifications Preferred High School Graduate of State Certified Program Required 1-3 years clinical experience as a nursing student/foreign graduate nurse Required Effective English communication skills, both written and oral. OHS Fit Test OHS Annual Assessment Schaffer Extended Care Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Schaffer Extended Care Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide a wide range of healthcare and social services for medically frail seniors and those with chronic conditions or disabilities. Montefiore New Rochelle – Schaffer Extended Care is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our mission is to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits. Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision Flexible spending accounts Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays Life, accident and business travel insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Disability benefits to protect your income Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Click here to see the comprehensive benefits available to those who join our outstanding team. Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.) Our aim is to develop and retain talent so that every associate can thrive and contribute authentically with opportunities for career growth throughout their career journey. When you join us, your journey will begin with a formal orientation, including specialized clinical orientations and in-house training. The Montefiore Learning Network provides programs and resources to support staff in their work and career. Associates benefit from formal classes, new associate and leader orientations, new equipment orientations, management development programs, e-learning opportunities and many more career development initiatives.