About this role
Job Description
Performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
Job Responsibility
1.Assists patients with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, hygiene, bathing, feeding and ambulation.
2.Observes patients and reports any changes in condition to Registered Nurse. Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
3.Transports patients to and from units, as directed by Registered Nurse and in accordance with established transfer techniques.
4.Straightens up patient rooms, changes linens, and performs related tasks.
5.Replenishes supply stock needed for basic patient care and orders supplies.
6.Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
7.Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
8.Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
9.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Program, preferred.
Prior relevant experience, preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
The 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).
Other facts
About Northwell
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.
At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve.
We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.
What you'll do
- The Nurse Assistant performs basic patient care activities and assists patients with daily living activities. They also observe patients, report changes in condition, and ensure a safe environment.
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