Nursing Attendant - PACU - Mount Sinai West - Full Time - Evenings - 3pm - 11pm 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. • 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. • 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-MSW SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West, BDQ - PACU - WST, Mount Sinai West