Nurse Aide - Medical Surgical - Full Time, Days (7AM - 7PM, Alternating Days)
Long Island Community Hospital 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, and our unique ER approach.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Aide - Medical Surgical - Full Time, Days (7AM - 7PM, Alternating Days). In this role, the successful candidate, 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:
- Deliver basic nursing care to provide for the care and comfort needs of the patient.
- Respond to patient's call lights promptly to determine needs and relay information to appropriate nursing personnel.
- Observe the patient and report any reaction or change in condition to the nurse in a timely manner.
- Assist the patient in the activities of daily living, including nourishment, ambulation, and personal care.
- Provide direct nursing care to patients by performing tasks such as vital signs, complete/partial baths, skin care, Foley catheter care, enemas, and specimen collection in compliance with policy/procedure.
- Demonstrate proper turning, positioning, and transferring techniques when providing patient care.
- Distribute patient nourishment, assist with feeding as indicated, and collect trays at the end of the meal.
- Estimate amount of food/fluid consumed by patient at each meal and record data on the appropriate forms.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
- Identify the patient prior to care delivery by checking the identification arm band.
- Recognize safety hazards and act promptly and appropriately.
- Complete patient rounds regularly to monitor for patient safety.
- Utilize proper body mechanics and safety measures during the transferring or lifting of patients or equipment.
- Demonstrate compliance with the measures outlined in the Falls Prevention Program.
- Accept care assignments willingly and assist other units when required.
- Interact effectively with staff on the unit and in other departments.
- Work collaboratively with management to improve the environment of care.
- Participate in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices.
- Attend and participate in educational programs offered in the hospital to maintain competence.
- Comply 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 the 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, demonstrating recognition of cultural diversity.
Basic analytical skills to gather data, complete comparisons, interpret, and 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.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.
The salary range for the role is $46,644.00 - $46,644.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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