Nursing Assistant - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Full-time days
Nursing Assistant - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Full-time days
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Job Description
A certified nursing assistants primary responsibility is to assist patients with their daily activities. As a CNA you also serve as a conduit between nurses doctors and patients and record and communicate all issues to medical staff.
Responsibilities
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Nursing Assistant - Mobility Program is an individual who functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse or Therapy team by providing direct mobility-related patient care activities as assigned.
- Performs and records patients vital signs such as blood pressure pulse temperature and respirations.
- Assists patient with ambulation transfers out of bed and all levels of mobilization as directed by Nursing and Therapy teams.
- Assists patients in performing ROM therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living as directed by Nursing and Therapy teams.
- 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.
- Participates in daily huddles and interdisciplinary rounds related to patient mobility status and goals.
- Reports pertinent information and observations regarding patients to the registered nurse.
- Observes reports and records specific patient data behaviors and responses to treatment on the appropriate flow sheet/EMR.
- Maintains a safe clean and functional environment including ensuring for the comfortable movement of the patient.
- Cleans mobility equipment and assistive devices between patient use in compliance with infection prevention policies.
- Maintains storage of mobility related equipment in a safe clean uncluttered and tidy manner.
- Provides support to the family/significant others.
- Works in a safe manner and provides for the safety of patients and other employees.
- Utilizes aggression control measures in the care of patients who are verbally or physically threatening.
- Communicates information and basic instructions to patients families and visitors.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- BLS (American Heart Association) required
- Completed training as a medical assistant or certified nursing assistant; Relevant experience in an inpatient health care setting preferred.
- Excellent body mechanics/transfer techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients and families.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSB-NonRN
SEIU local 144 at MS Brooklyn for Non-RNs ACU - Nursing Administration - BKL Mount Sinai Brooklyn
Employment Type
Full-Time
