Nursing Assistant - 4th Floor Operating Room - Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear - Full-Time - 7AM-3PM

Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 4th Floor Operating Room. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse to assist the professional medical staff in providing quality patient care in a surgical setting.

Clinical Setting

You will work in the Operating Room and Recovery areas, supporting perioperative patient care at one of the region's leading academic medical centers.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures to and from the OR, recovery room, and PACU
• Provide morning and evening care to patients requiring assistance
• Perform routine treatment procedures as directed
• Provide general nursing care as delegated by professional staff
• Orient patients to their room and surroundings
• Assist patients with preoperative and postoperative preparation
• Measure and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, height, weight, and respiration
• Assist in the application of traction
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for postoperative patients
• Clean patient units and change bed linens
• Assist patients with ambulation and meals
• Perform general care for patients on precautions
• Observe infection control guidelines and protocols
• Collect and transport specimens to appropriate departments
• Assist in the maintenance of supplies and equipment as needed
• Know safety codes and procedures and respond appropriately to emergencies
• Evaluate and assist in emergency situations
• Identify and locate emergency equipment when needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift

Employment

• This position is part of the SEIU 1199-NYEE collective bargaining unit