Nursing Auxillary A-Pediatric ICU-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full-time Eve-300pm-1130pm, EOW at Mount Sinai Health System

DescriptionThe Nursing Assistant functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned.Responsibilities1.Performs procedures as associated with activities of daily living and personal hygiene of the patient.2.Observes reports and records routine and specific patient data behaviors and reposes to treatment on appropriate flow sheet.3.Performs procedures associated with the admission transfer and discharge of patients.4.Performs procedures associated with the maintenance of food or fluid intake.5.Performs procedures associated with excretion of body waste and/or loss of fluids.6.Provides for safe and comfortable movement of patients in accordance with the principles of good body mechanics. Utilizes mechanical devices as necessary.7.Performs simple applications of heat and cold.8.Provides care to the body of deceased patients in preparation for removal to the morgue. Provides support to the family/significant others. Secures property.9.Obtains assembles and maintains equipment for use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.10.Assists members of the health care team with physical exam and other procedures.11.Performs errands away from the area of assignment to implement the care of patients including transporting stat specimens and/or obtaining supplies as necessary i.e. equipment for Team 7000.12.Maintains a clean uncluttered and tidy environment.13.Maintains equipment and cleans as necessary. Stocks supplies.14.Utilizes aggression control measures in the care of patients who are verbally or physically threatening.15.Performs 1:1 observation of patients on special observation status i.e. suicide safety elopement precautions.16.Attends ongoing staff development as assigned to maintain appropriate knowledge base and skills.17.Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards.18.Performs procedures related to assuring a safe environment for patients staff and others.19.Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsThree to nine months of healthcare experience preferred. Venipuncture and EKG skills requiredCertificate of Medical Assistant training or equivalentHeartsaver Certification from American Heart Association and/or BCLSCollective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1