Nursing Assistant - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Full-time days

A certified nursing assistants primary responsibility is to assist patients with their daily activities. As a CNA, you also serve as a conduit between nurses, doctors and patients and record and communicate all issues to medical staff.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Nursing Assistant - Mobility Program is an individual who functions in a support role to the Registered Professional Nurse or Therapy team by providing direct, mobility-related patient care activities as assigned.

• Performs and records patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations.             
• Assists patient with ambulation, transfers out of bed, and all levels of mobilization, as directed by Nursing and Therapy teams. 
• Assists patients in performing ROM, therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living, as directed by Nursing and Therapy teams.
• 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.
• Participates in daily huddles and interdisciplinary rounds related to patient mobility status and goals. 
• Reports pertinent information and observations regarding patients to the registered nurse.
• Observes, reports, and records specific patient data, behaviors and responses to treatment on the appropriate flow sheet/EMR.         
• Maintains a safe, clean and functional environment, including ensuring for the comfortable movement of the patient. 
• Cleans mobility equipment and assistive devices between patient use, in compliance with infection prevention policies. 
• Maintains storage of mobility related equipment in a safe, clean, uncluttered and tidy manner.          
• Provides support to the family/significant others.            
• 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.   
• Communicates information and basic instructions to patients, families, and visitors.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• BLS (American Heart Association) required
• Completed training as a medical assistant or certified nursing assistant; Relevant experience in an inpatient health care setting preferred.
• Excellent body mechanics/transfer techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients and families.  

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSB-NonRN

SEIU local 144 at MS Brooklyn for Non-RNs, ACU - Nursing Administration - BKL, Mount Sinai Brooklyn