Intermediate Nursing Aide 4 South Cardiology
Company: Westchester Medical Center
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: April 4, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Title: Intermediate Nursing Aide 4 South Cardiology Company:
Westchester Medical Center Category: Nursing Support Department: 4
South - Cardiology Position: Full Time Hours: 3/11.40 Shift: Night
Posted Date: Mar 05, 2021 Distinguishing Features of the Class:
Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, an
Intermediate Nursing Aide provides direct patient care to an
assigned group of patients, prepares patients for treatment and
procedures, and assists in the general care of patients. This
position differs from Patient Care Technician in that the duties of
this position do not include specialized unit competencies.
Supervision is not typically a responsibility of this position, but
may provide leadership for lower level staff or act as preceptor
for new staff. Does related work as required.Examples of Work:
(Illustrative Only)Provides care for assigned group of patients as
described in individualized care plans and directed by a Registered
Professional Nurse; Provides end of shift, face to face hand-off to
incoming nursing aide;Reports to supervising nurse when duties are
not able to be completed on the shift so that additional support
can be arranged and the assignment completed prior to the next
shift;Observes, records and reports general condition of
patient;Identifies significant changes in patient's clinical
status, such as increased confusion, restlessness or lethargy or
decreased response, and communicates to appropriate member(s) of
the treatment team;Performs non-sterile dressing changes, as
directed by a Registered Professional Nurse;Meets patient need for
comfort and safety by providing orientation, including maintaining
time-appropriate lighting, providing orienting stimuli such as
clock, TV, and newspaper, and providing eyeglasses and hearing
aids, as needed;Assists with patient's nutritional and hydration
needs, including setting up meal trays, feeding patient, filling
out menu, providing supplemental nutrition as ordered by medical
staff;Assists in patient admission by making sure the room is
ready, welcoming patient to unit, and assisting with transfer and
settling of patient into their room;Assists in patient discharge by
assisting patient with gathering their belongings and removing any
medical equipment at the direction of the supervising nurse;Obtains
vital signs and weights, collects specimens and finger sticks,
records all results in the EMR and immediately notifies the nurse
of abnormal results;Maintains intake/output documentation,
including emptying of urinal/foley, colostomy/ostomy, suction
canisters, and meal/fluid intake; Assists patients with meals,
sleeping and hygiene needs, such as bathing, shaving, shampooing
and oral and denture care, and activities of daily living including
dressing, ambulating, toileting and safe transfer techniques as
directed by the supervising nurse;Assists Registered Professional
Nurse with turning patients every 2 hours;Responds to intercom
requests and obtains needed services from nurses, physicians, or
other hospital personnel when necessary;Implements nursing safety
interventions or the use of protective devices and equipment that
maintain the safety of patients who have been identified as at risk
for preventable injury;Transports patients to and from tests,
procedures or therapeutic activities; Maintains and restocks
nursing servers during each shift;Complies with hospital policies
and procedures to ensure that patient's equipment, supplies and
personal belongings are protected;Participates in classes,
patient-centered conferences, workshops, in-service programs and
unit and departmental meetings, as directed.Full Performance
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Good knowledge of
accepted standards of caring for and comforting the sick, disabled,
injured or others requiring mental health or personal assistance;
skill in customer service as it relates to the delivery of care;
ability to prioritize the delivery of patient care using time and
resources efficiently; ability to maintain good interpersonal
relationships with patients, co-workers and all members of the
healthcare team; ability to handle individual and critical
situations in an effective manner; ability to maintain personal
composure when unit priorities quickly change; ability to follow
oral and written instructions as well as communicating patient
information both verbally and in writing; computer literacy
sufficient to perform the duties of the positon; good judgment;
tact; initiative; positive attitude; neatness; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.Minimum Acceptable
Training and Experience: Either: (a) certification as a Nurse Aide
or Home Health Aide by the New York State Department of Health; (b)
completion of an approved Nurse Aide or related patient care
course; (c) completion of Medical-Surgical Nursing I and II or
equivalent from an accredited Licensed Practical or Registered
Nurse school; or (d) one year of patient care experience. Special
Requirement: BLS or CPR certification by the American Heart
Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 90 days
of employment and maintained throughout subsequent employment in
this title.
Keywords: Westchester Medical Center, Yonkers , Intermediate Nursing Aide 4 South Cardiology, Healthcare , Valhalla, New York
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