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Northwell Health
At Northwell Health, our 74,000-plus healthcare heroes are raising the standard of care for all in the New York Metro area.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Reports vital information to all levels of the healthcare team, as needed.
- Conveys needed information to patients and visitors.
- Maintains good communication with co-workers for proper team functioning.
- Communicates pertinent patient observations to members of the health care team.
- Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height) using appropriate equipment.
- Apprises the Registered Nurse and health care team of any observed significant changes in the patient’s condition.
- Communicates written and verbal information.
- Responds to patient requests and/or call light.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
- Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel.
- Assists with restrained patients according to established policy.
- Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and/or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients from bed to chair, putting them on stretchers and assisting them into wheelchairs.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Nursing Assistant Certificate with proficiency in performing EKG and Phlebotomy, required.
- Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care experience, required.
- BLS Certified by AHA