Nursing Attendant, Certified

				Overview:

Responsible for performing assignments relating to the care of patients, as delegated by the Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities:

* Provide direct care to patients based on policy, practice and as supervised. 
* Assist with activities such as changing bandages and patient grooming and hygiene. 
* Clean and care bedside equipment and general environment, occupied, and unoccupied beds, bedside table, dresser, clothing, and personal belongings.
* Assist nurse to maintain continued observation of and patient needs, i.e., answers lights promptly, transport patients, and assists with activities assigned.
* Monitor patient activities throughout the shift by visiting each patient at least every 2 hours making specific observations. Reports to nurse of any deviations from usual/unusual behavior and clinical status and/or any special needs on behalf of the patient. 
* Take vital signs, including blood pressures. Record, document, and report results.
* Check daily on general health and physical appearance of patient and reports same to nurse.
* Assist with keeping facility activity areas orderly and in a safe condition.
* Maintain a clean work area, i.e., utility rooms, treatment rooms, pantry, etc.
* Take interest in patient's involvement with activities.
* Assist with admission and discharge activities.
* Account for linen and helps keep Linen Room neat and orderly. Report when unit supplies need to be replenished.
* Perform other assigned tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.  
* Completion of orientation for care of persons with AIDS.

Experience:

* No prior experience needed.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Ability to read, write and speak English. 
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Practice safety rules at all times to prevent accidents, i.e., applies bed rails and keeps rooms in order.
* Attend ongoing educational programs to include at least 6 hours of in-service education every 6 months.

Licenses, Certifications:

* New York State Certification as a Nursing Attendant, required.

Physical Requirements:

* Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
* Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
* Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center