Full-time Nurse Aide- PACU- Mount Sinai Queens- 7AM-3:00PM

$48,235 - $52,478/Yr

Mount Sinai Health System - Astoria, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Astoria, NY

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Nurse Aide position at Mount Sinai Queens is a full-time role focused on assisting nursing personnel in providing basic care for patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role involves a variety of patient care tasks, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and policies, and maintaining a supportive environment for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in provision of basic care for patients.
• Perform personal care functions including bathing, skin care, toileting, grooming, and oral hygiene.
• Assist with feeding of patients.
• Measure and record intake and output.
• Weigh patients using various scales.
• Assist in turning and positioning of patients.
• Use proper transfer techniques for patient mobility.
• Demonstrate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and supply of patients' rooms.
• Make and change beds as needed.
• Transport patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist nurses and other personnel as needed.
• Ambulate patients requiring minimal assistance.
• Apply simple, non-sterile dressings.
• Perform skin assessments and notify RN of abnormalities.
• Apply heat or cold compresses as directed by RN.
• Answer patient calls and take appropriate action.
• Collect and label specimens as required.
• Measure and record vital signs and report variations to RN.
• Report any changes in client's condition to Nursing Supervisor.
• Participate in case conferences with healthcare team members.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding clients and documentation.
• Meet annual inservice requirements as per agency policy.
• Enhance skills through staff development training.
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with dress code.
• Foster a cooperative manner towards clients and healthcare team.

Requirements

• Current and valid NYS Certification for Nursing Assistants preferred.
• Medical Assistant or CNA certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse's Aide program.
• Six consecutive months of CNA experience in long-term care preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic Life Saver (BLS) certification from AHA.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $23.19 to $25.23.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.