Nursing Auxillary A-MSH-Neurosurgery ICU-FT-Nights-EOW

Nursing Auxillary A MSH Neurosurgery ICU FT Nights EOW

The Nursing Assistant is an individual who functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED. Completion of a state-approved CNA or completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant with skills in venipuncture and EKG
• Heartsaver and/ or BCLS Certification from American Heart Association

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 761 - Neurosurgery ICU CC - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Clinical Practice

• Assists the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures, treatments, and functional tasks to specific patients including vital signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure and Pain Rating.
• Performs procedures associated with activities of daily living, ambulation, mobility, and personal hygiene of the patient.
• Observes, reports, and records routine and specific patient data, behaviors and responses to
  treatment on the appropriate flow sheet/EMR.
• Reports pertinent information and observations regarding patients to the registered nurse
• Performs procedures related to assuring a safe environment for patients, staff and others.
• Performs procedures associated with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Performs procedures associated with the maintenance of food and fluid intake.
• Documents Intake and Output in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Performs procedures associated with excretion of body waste and or loss of fluid.
• 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
• Performs simple applications of heat and cold.
• Provides care to the body of deceased patients in preparation for removal to the morgue.
• Provides support to the family/significant others. Secures property.
• Obtains, assembles and maintains equipment for use during diagnostic and therapeutic
  procedures.
• Assists members of the health care team with physical exam and other procedures.
• Conducts purposeful hourly care checks/rounding for assigned patients noting: Pain, Position, Proactive Toileting and Possessions
• Participates in the patient belonging process, including reporting of valuables to the RN and documenting accordingly.
• Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed, and escorts ambulatory patients.
• Performs errands away from the area of assignment to implement the care of patients
• Including transporting stat specimens and/or obtaining supplies as necessary.
• Maintains a clean uncluttered and tidy environment.
• Maintains equipment and cleans as necessary. Stocks supplies.
• Works in a safe manner and provides for the safety of patients and other employees.
• Utilizes Vocera system/Mount Sinai phone according to sign in/sign out protocol where activated
• Maintains “isolation status” for patients under direction of an RN and according to set procedures
• Utilizes aggression control measures in the care of patients who are verbally or physically
  threatening.
• Performs patient observation for safety, constant and/or every 20 minutes checks of assigned observation status.
• Communicates information and basic instructions to patients, families, and visitors
• Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and The
• Mount Sinai Health System.
• Attends ongoing staff development as assigned to maintain appropriate knowledge base
  and skills and to meet regulatory requirements.
• Attends unit staff and educational meetings.
• Demonstrates a humanistic, kind and caring attitude.
• Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental policy.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Hospital and Departmental policy, procedure, and guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights and confidentiality.
• Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and
  promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Respects and values each patient's unique, individual needs, beliefs, and diversity and
  incorporates these into delivery of care.
• Assumes other responsibilities/duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear and concise manner.
• Visual and aural acuity to assess patient within parameters of job responsibilities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide variety of
• Individuals.
• Oriented to consumer satisfaction.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in area of
  Assignment.