Nursing Assistant - 4th Floor Operating Room - Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear - Full-Time - 7AM-3

The Nursing Assistant is a non-professional employee who, under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, assists the professional medical staff in providing quality care for the treatment of patients.

1. Provides care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and patient care unit.

2. Assists and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer and discharge procedure to/from OR/RR, PACU

3. Effectively provides AM/PM care to patients who need assistance.

4. Provides routine treatment procedures effectively.

5. Provides general nursing care as delegated by professional staff.

6. Orients patients to room and surroundings.

7. Assists patients with pre/postoperative preparation.

8. Measures and records temperature, pulse, height, weight and respiration.

9. Assists in application of traction

10. Prepares room & bed for post- operative patients.

11. Cleans patient's unit and change bed linens.

12. Assists patients with ambulation and meals

13. Performs general care for patient on precautions

14. Knows safety codes, procedures and how to respond to emergencies

15. Ability to evaluate and assist in emergency situations.

16. Able to identify and locate emergency equipment when needed.

17. Observes infection control guidelines and protocols

18. Collects and transports specimens to appropriate departments

19. Assists in the maintenance of supplies and equipment as needed

• Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-NYEE

• HS/GED DEGREE REQUIRED