Nursing Attendant - Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry

• 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 to treatment 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
• 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 therapeutic procedures
• Assists members of the health care team with physical exam and other procedures
• Conducts purposeful hourly 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 aggression control measures in the care of patients who are verbally or physically threatening
• Assists the RN with the application of restraints as required
• Performs patient observations for Safety, constant/One to One 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 base and 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
• Assumes other responsibilities/duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completed training as a medical assistant or nursing assistant or equivalent training or experience
• American Heart Association Heartsaver Certification required
• BCLS is accepted

Prefer relevant experience in an inpatient health care setting