Nurse Aide - PACU - Per Diem (flexible shift) New

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island’s only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community’s healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women’s imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk staff – Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, 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 Nurse Aide - PACU - Per Diem (flexible shift).

Under the supervision of the registered nurse, performs routine service duties and basic nursing procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients. Maintains patient and service rooms in a clean and orderly condition. Assists with the preparation of the room and equipment for diagnostic procedures. Participates in the orientation process of new employees

Job Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Delivery- The nurse aide delivers basic nursing care to provide for
  
  

the care and comfort needs of the patient.

• Responds to patient's call lights promptly to determine patient's needs and relays
  
  

information to appropriate nursing personnel.

• Observes the patient and reports any reaction or change in condition to the nurse in a
  
  

timely manner.

• Assists the patient in the activities of daily living- nourishment, ambulation, personal
  
  

hygiene, toileting.

• Adapts care delivery to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients by performing such tasks as vital
  
  

signs/weight, complete/partial baths, skin care, Foley catheter care, enemas and

specimen collection in compliance with policy/procedure.

• Demonstrates proper turning, positioning and transferring techniques when providing patient care.
• Distributes patient nourishment, assists with feeding as indicated, collects trays at the
  
  

end of the meal.

• Estimates amount of food/fluid consumed by patient at each meal from the tray and
  
  

records the data on the flow sheet, Intake & Output record, or Calorie Count Sheet.

• Maintains a clean, safe and organized patient environment
• Monitors and maintains the service rooms in an orderly manner. Prepares equipment
  
  

to be returned to Central Service.

• Identifies the patient prior to care delivery by checking the identification arm band
• Recognizes safety hazards and acts promptly and appropriately.
• Completes patient rounds on a regular basis to monitor for patient safety.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and safety measures during the transferring or lifting
  
  

of patients or equipment.

• Demonstrates compliance with the measures outlined in the Falls Prevention Program
• Accepts care assignments willingly and goes to other units when required
• Responds to fluctuation in workload by helping to complete tasks of another staff
  
  

member.

• Willingly completes various errands as requested.
• Interacts effectively with the staff on the unit and in other departments.
• Works collaboratively with management to improve the environment of care for
  
  

patients, family and personnel.

• Seeks out and utilizes the Nurse Manager and Nursing Administrative Supervisor to
  
  

address issues that require their assistance to resolve.

• Participates in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and
  
  

supports measures to improve practice.

• Attends and participates in educational programs offered in the hospital to maintain
  
  

competence.

• Complies with staff meeting attendance requirements.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA only) and first aid training.

De-escalation training provided on job.

Ability to read and write at an elementary school level to understand the patient's plan of care and to record data on the patient's medical record

Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations at an elementary school level in order to take and record the patient's weight, vital signs, I & O

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients and their families that demonstrate recognition of cultural diversity

Basic analytical skills in order to gather data, complete comparisons, interpret, & report outcomes to the nurse or document on the medical record.

Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Must possess excellent customer service skills

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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 $24.88 Hourly. 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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