Role OverviewAssists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs various procedures, exams, and tests. Functions as a key member of the nursing care team, promoting improved customer relations and a safe, cost-effective healthcare environment.
What You Will Do
Communicates and documents patient status, assists with ADL needs, performs procedures, exams, tests, and clerical duties. Maintains a clean and orderly environment, transports patients, and follows safety and infection control procedures.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program, and passing Lenox Hill Hospital's competency test. Preferred qualifications include Heart Saver Certification, EKG testing or venipuncture procedure competency, and basic mathematics skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program
- Passing Lenox Hill Hospital Patient Care Associate's competency test
- Passing Lenox Hill Hospital training program within the normal probationary period
- Heart Saver Certification
- Competency in EKG testing or venipuncture procedure
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions
- Demonstrated competency in basic mathematics
- Ability to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties
- Ability to lift, turn, position, move, and restrain patients as required
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