Nursing Auxillary A MSH Neurosurgery ICU FT Nights EOW 

 

The Nursing Assistant is an individual who functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED. Completion of a state-approved CNA or completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant with skills in venipuncture and EKG
• Heartsaver and/ or BCLS Certification from American Heart Association

 

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

 

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 761 - Neurosurgery ICU CC - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Clinical Practice
●    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.
●    Documents Intake and Output in the Electronic Medical Record.
●    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 care checks/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 Vocera system/Mount Sinai phone according to sign in/sign out protocol where activated
●     Maintains “isolation status” for patients under direction of an RN and according to set procedures
●    Utilizes aggression control measures in the care of patients who are verbally or physically
threatening.
●    Performs patient observation for safety, constant 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.
●    Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and
promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
●    Respects and values each patient's unique, individual needs, beliefs, and diversity and
incorporates these into delivery of care.
●    Assumes other responsibilities/duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
●    Ability to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear and concise manner.
●    Visual and aural acuity to assess patient within parameters of job responsibilities.
●    Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide variety of
Individuals.
●    Oriented to consumer satisfaction.
●    Physical stamina, manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in area of
Assignment.