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Job description
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.
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nPosition Summary:
nWe have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Aide II-Emergency Department-Full-Time- Days- 7 a-7 p-alternate weekend - NSG-Emergency Depart.
nIn this role, the successful candidate Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, assists the nursing and medical staff by performing identified service and established procedures to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients. Maintains patient care areas in a clean and orderly condition; prepares equipment and supplies according to established procedure and transports patients as needed. Participates in the orientation process of new employees.
nJob Responsibilities:
nnObserves the patient and relays information and any changes to the appropriate nursing personnel
nObserves the patient and reports any reaction or change in condition to the nurse in a timely manner.
nAssists the patient in the activities of daily living – nourishment, ambulation, personal hygiene and toileting. Adapts care delivery to meet the individual needs of the patient.
nProvides direct nursing care to patients by performing such tasks as vital signs/weight, complete/partial baths, Foley catheter care and enemas in compliance with policy and procedure.
nUnder the direction of the RN, demonstrates proper turning and positioning of patient with required nursing intervention to maintain the skin integrity of patients and reports all alterations to the RN.
nDistributes patient nourishment; assists with feeding; collects trays and document the patient’s intake on the appropriate form.
nMaintains and coordinates patient flow into the examination areas in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of practice and personal initiative.
nResponds to and assists with emergencies as needed under the direction of the RN which including, but not limited to, performing CPR, moving the patient, decontaminating patients according to procedure.
nResponds to and assists with emergencies as needed under the direction of the RN which including, but not limited to, performing CPR, moving the patient, d patients according to procedure
nImplements measures to minimize patient discomfort within 5 to 15 minutes of request such as notifying nursing and medical staff of patient’s complaints of pain, applying splints and ice, or moving patients per RN direction and procedure.
nCorrectly identifies patients needing specimen collection/procedures according to the patient’s identification and allergy bracelet 100% of the time. If patient needs a bracelet will contact RN and registrar to support that the patient to receives the correct identification bracelet.
nAccurately collects and labels all specimens according to established procedure.
nProcess’ specimens for transportation and analysis according to hospital and infection control procedures.
nProperly removes the patients clothing in readiness for examination and completes patient valuables and property record according to procedure.
nSupports the delivery of patient care by providing a patient care environment that is properly stocked with supplies and properly functioning equipment.
nDemonstrates and implements surgical and medical asepsis techniques with the preparation of patient equipment for cleaning, sterilization and set up.
nProperly institutes patient safety measures such as the use of stretcher side-rails; assistance with patient ambulation/transfer/discharge.
nComplies with restraint procedures and documents compliance on the restraint flow sheet as directed by the RN.
nProvides for patient safety by placing and responding to the patients call bells. If the request in not in keeping with his/her job description, the Aide is to notify the appropriate person who can respond to the person.
nAstute knowledge and utilizes principles of safe disposal of needles sharps; contaminated wastes in the identified bags.
nAssists with the prevention of the transmission of infection by adhering to universal precautions/policy and procedures as evidenced by effective handwashing techniques and the handling of body wastes and specimens.
nInforms the patient what to expect during their stay in the Emergency Department and provides him/her with information to reduce any misperceptions or unmet expectations.
nEach staff member will exhibit actions that support the comfort and safety of patients and their families.
nProfessional decorum is to be manifested through all patient interactions whether they be in person; on the telephone or with non-verbal communications.
nAssumes personal responsibility for each patient/staff interaction. Acknowledges any service issues with the patient and makes every attempt to provide service recovery interventions to assist with the resolution of the problem
n nMinimum Qualifications:
nTo qualify you must have a High School diploma or GED. BLS certification (AHA only), and first aid training.
nDe-escalation training on job.
nEMT certificate or prior hospital/sub-acute experience or be a nursing student
nInterpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients and their families that demonstrate recognition of cultural diversity.
nBasic analytical skills in order to gather data, complete comparisons, interpret and report outcomes to the nurse or document on the medical record.
nMust have excellent customer service and telephone skills.
nAbility to manage and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
nNYU 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.
nNYU 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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nNYU 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 $53,293.50 - $53,293.50 Annually. 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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nRequired Skills
nRequired Experience
Worksite address
patchogue, NY, 11772, US
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