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Job Description
Nursing Assistant | Multiple Locations
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Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking Nursing Assistants to become a part of our team of dedicated professionals! As a member of our Magnet- designated Nursing team, you will provide support to the inpatient nursing staff, while working to ensure comfort and safety for our patients and their family members.
Are your ready to take the next step in your career by joining our dynamic Nursing Support Team? We want you to join the fight to conquer cancer!
Role Overview:
Be responsible for taking patient vital signs, including blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturationEncourage patient to perform exercises and guide patient activities as advised including ambulating, transferring, turning and positioningMaintain a clean, comfortable environment for each patient that aligns with MSK policies and proceduresPerform personal hygiene tasks for patients including bathing, mouth care, peri-care and skin careEnsure patient has necessarily supplies every single day including a clean gown, towels, soap, etc; change bed linens as neededRecord intake and outputEscort discharged patients out of hospital as directed by RNProvide Post-mortem careKey Qualifications:
Nursing Assistant or other healthcare related certification (PCT, EMT, Med Tech, Home Health Aid, LPN) required, OR at least 1 year of healthcare related experience (NA, PCT, EMT, Med Tech, Home Health Aid, LPN) in lieu of the certification.BLS Certification required by the time of hireCore Skills:
An effective communicator, able to resolve how best to reach difference audiencesExcited to work as part of a care-giving, patient-centered team, capable of building positive relationships and delivering patient-centric solutionsA problem-solver, eager to take initiative in new situations and address tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and passionAdept at building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared goals and objectivesA good decision-maker, with shown success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forwardCurrent Openings:
1. New York, NY - Float Pool, Nights (7pm - 7:30am)
Pay Range: $22.11- $30.62/hr
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