Nursing Assistant II (SY) at Northwell Career Site

Syosset, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

27.3331

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Diagnostic Tests, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Patient Safety, Oral Hygiene, Personal Hygiene, Patient Assessment, Vital Signs Measurement, Specimen Collection, Treatment Administration, Dressing Application, IV Therapy Discontinuation, EKG Performance, Foley Catheter Assistance, Pressure Injury Care, Traction Application

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description Performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments. Provides patients with assistance in performing the activities of daily living. Assists health care team in ensuring patients safety. Job Responsibility Provides patients with assistance in performing the activities of daily living Provides equipment/supplies for and appropriately assists patients with oral and personal hygiene Prepares patients for meals/ snacks/ liquids and assists with feeding, as needed.Assists in health care team's physical/psychological assessment of patient Accurately measures and records patient's TPR, blood pressure, height, weight, intake/output and bowel movement, as appropriate Collects required specimens; e.g., urine, feces, sputum Reports any observable changes in patient's condition, treatment results, and/or patient/family concerns to the registered professional nurse.Performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments consistent with established procedures under supervision of registered nurse Applies simple dressings Discontinues intravenous peripheral therapies Performs electrode application and EKG Obtains accucheck results and informs nurse Assists with the insertion of Foley catheters Cleanses pressure injuries Removes foley catheters according to established procedure Correctly applies buck traction to patient Assists patients with elimination, as required, e.g bedpans, urinals or enemas.Participates in health care team's responsibility to assure patient safety Promptly responds to any patient's call bell and/or emergency light Recognizes unsafe acts/conditions and corrects and/or reports same, as appropriate Demonstrates appropriate use of side rails, restraints, gerichair and appropriately positions patients Appropriately transports patients Appropriately responds to fire, evacuation, and internal/external emergencies and drills.Functions effectively within organizational structure Accepts assignment and seeks clarification, as needed Carries out assignment Reports patient care observations and findings to RN regularly.Participates as an integral part of the nursing team in assuming additional duties and responsibilities Maintains competence by attending in-service education programs.Performs related duties, as required.*ADA Essential Functions High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course, required. Heart Saver Certification, preferred. Minimum of two (2) years direct patient care experience. Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments while providing patients with assistance in daily living activities. The assistant also supports the healthcare team in ensuring overall patient safety.