Northwell Careers
POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Nursing Management, assists the Nursing Team in provision of a safe and clean environment and overall positive patient experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Administers nursing care to assigned patients under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
o Provides hygienic care to assigned patients and assists with activities of daily living.
o Reports observations and unusual conditions of patients to RN, e.
g.
alteration in comfort, skin integrity, alterations in breathing pattern, etc.
o Communicates routine information to RN periodically during shift; e.
g.
, intake and output.
o Prepares patients for meals and helps feed them, as assigned o Provides constant observation over patients requiring increased security to prevent harmful behavior.
o Carefully assists patients to wheelchair or stretcher.
o Transports patients, via wheelchairs or stretchers, or accompanies patients as required.
o Toilets patients as necessary o Bathes or assists patient to bathe, provides oral hygiene.
o Follows infection control and patient safety policies and procedures.
o Obtains specimens, such as urine, stool and sputum 2.
Maintains patient care unit in a neat and orderly condition.
o Maintains a safe and clean environment in assigned areas.
o Washes equipment and ensures work areas are clean.
o Cleans, changes and makes beds/stretchers o Replenishes supplies as necessary.
o Prepares rooms for new admissions and transfers.
3.
Functions effectively within the organizational structure.
o Reports to Head Nurse or designee and accepts assignments as given.
o Participates as an integral part of the nursing team in assuming additional duties and responsibilities.
o Maintains competence by attending in-service education programs.
4.
Performs related duties, as required.
ADA Essential Functions NURSING UNIT ASSISTANT Page 2 of 2 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS o High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
o Patient care or Housekeeping experience, preferred o Ability to communicate effectively.
Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.
g.
, location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
About the Company:
Northwell CareersIndustry:
Health Care GeneralWebsite:
https:
//www.
northwell.
edu.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Administers nursing care to assigned patients under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
o Provides hygienic care to assigned patients and assists with activities of daily living.
o Reports observations and unusual conditions of patients to RN, e.
g.
alteration in comfort, skin integrity, alterations in breathing pattern, etc.
o Communicates routine information to RN periodically during shift; e.
g.
, intake and output.
o Prepares patients for meals and helps feed them, as assigned o Provides constant observation over patients requiring increased security to prevent harmful behavior.
o Carefully assists patients to wheelchair or stretcher.
o Transports patients, via wheelchairs or stretchers, or accompanies patients as required.
o Toilets patients as necessary o Bathes or assists patient to bathe, provides oral hygiene.
o Follows infection control and patient safety policies and procedures.
o Obtains specimens, such as urine, stool and sputum 2.
Maintains patient care unit in a neat and orderly condition.
o Maintains a safe and clean environment in assigned areas.
o Washes equipment and ensures work areas are clean.
o Cleans, changes and makes beds/stretchers o Replenishes supplies as necessary.
o Prepares rooms for new admissions and transfers.
3.
Functions effectively within the organizational structure.
o Reports to Head Nurse or designee and accepts assignments as given.
o Participates as an integral part of the nursing team in assuming additional duties and responsibilities.
o Maintains competence by attending in-service education programs.
4.
Performs related duties, as required.
ADA Essential Functions NURSING UNIT ASSISTANT Page 2 of 2 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS o High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
o Patient care or Housekeeping experience, preferred o Ability to communicate effectively.
Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.
g.
, location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
About the Company:
Northwell CareersIndustry:
Health Care GeneralWebsite:
https:
//www.
northwell.
edu.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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