Nursing Auxillary A MSH NA Pool/ Float FT Nights EOW The Nursing Assistant is an individual who functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. Responsibilities. Clinical Practice - Assists the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures, treatments, and functional tasks to specific patients including vital signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure and Pain Rating. - Performs procedures associated with activities of daily living, ambulation, mobility, and personal hygiene of the patient. - Observes, reports, and records routine and specific patient data, behaviors and responses totreatment on the appropriate flow sheet/ EMR. - Reports pertinent information and observations regarding patients to the registered nurse - Performs procedures related to assuring a safe environment for patients, staff and others. - Performs procedures associated with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients. - Performs procedures associated with the maintenance of food and fluid intake. - Documents Intake and Output in the Electronic Medical Record. - Performs procedures associated with excretion of body waste and or loss of fluid. - Provides for safe and comfortable lifting, positioning and ambulation of patients in accordance with the principles of good body mechanics. Utilizes mechanical devises as necessary - Performs simple applications of heat and cold. - Provides care to the body of deceased patients in preparation for removal to the morgue. Provides support to the family/significant others. Secures property. - Obtains, assembles and maintains equipment for use during diagnostic and therapeuticprocedures. - Assists members of the health care team with physical exam and other procedures. - Conducts purposeful hourly care checks/rounding for assigned patients noting: Pain, Position, Proactive Toileting and Possessions - Participates in the patient belonging process, including reporting of valuables to the RN and documenting accordingly. - Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed, and escorts ambulatory patients. - Performs errands away from the area of assignment to implement the care of patients. Including transporting stat specimens and/or obtaining supplies as necessary. - Maintains a clean uncluttered and tidy environment. - Maintains equipment and cleans as necessary. Stocks supplies. - Works in a safe manner and provides for the safety of patients and other employees. - Utilizes Vocera system/ Mount Sinai phone according to sign in/sign out protocol where activated - Maintains “isolation status” for patients under direction of an RN and according to set procedures - Utilizes aggression control measures in the care of patients who are verbally or physicallythreatening. - Performs patient observation for safety, constant and/or every 20 minutes checks of assigned observation status. - Communicates information and basic instructions to patients, families, and visitors - Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and The. Mount Sinai Health System. - Attends ongoing staff development as assigned to maintain appropriate knowledge baseand skills and to meet regulatory requirements. - Attends unit staff and educational meetings. - Demonstrates a humanistic, kind and caring attitude. - Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental policy. - Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards. - Demonstrates knowledge of Hospital and Departmental policy, procedure, and guidelines. - Demonstrates knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights and confidentiality. - Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people andpromotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity. - Respects and values each patient's unique, individual needs, beliefs, and diversity andincorporates these into delivery of care. - Assumes other responsibilities/duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required - Ability to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear and concise manner. - Visual and aural acuity to assess patient within parameters of job responsibilities. - Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide variety of. Individuals. - Oriented to consumer satisfaction. - Physical stamina, manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in area of. Assignment. Qualifications. High school diploma or GED. Completion of a state-approved CNA or completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant with skills in venipuncture and EKG - Heartsaver and/ or BCLS Certification from American Heart Association Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 488 - NA Pool - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital.