Northwell Health

**Req Number** 002L08 Job Description Our Nurse Assistants contribute to positive patient experiences by assisting resident/patients in obtaining the maximal level of independence in activities of daily living. You will perform direct/indirect patient care in accordance with the policies and procedures of CECR. **Responsibilities include** : + Administers nursing care under direct supervision to assigned residents/ patients in order to achieve maximum level of independence. + Gives acceptable hygienic care to assigned residents and patients; oversees and assists with activities of daily living; performs assigned treatments and procedures. + Takes vital signs of assigned residents and patients assigned; reports abnormal values to the nurse in charge. + Reports observations and unusual conditions of residents and patients to the RN. + Prepares residents and patients for meals, and helps feed them as assigned in direct accordance with CECR's feeding techniques per policy and procedure. + Provides constant observation for residents and patients who require increased security to prevent harmful behavior. + Follows principles of infection control and resident/patient safety. + Maintains a safe and clean environment for residents and patients. + Washes equipment and participates in ensuring that work areas are clean. Replenishes supplies, as necessary. + Transports residents and patients to and from units under the direction of the RN and in accordance with transfer technique policies and procedures. + Advises staff on the arrival of resident and patients, and assists with travel. + Transports residents and patients in wheelchairs or on stretchers within the facility, providing patient safety and comfort. + Performs Grade I decubitus care; performs preventive skin care measures through turning, positioning and heel elevation techniques at appropriate intervals. Applies dressing, maintaining the principles of aseptic technique; applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; applies skin cream as appropriate. + Appropriately uses specialty mattress. Qualifications + High School Diploma or equivalent, required. + Completion of a Nurse Assistant Program; Certified by the New York State Department of Health. + Maintains standing in State Nurse Assistant Registry. + Minimum of one (1) year related experience, preferred. + Demonstrates sensitivity to the aging person. Associated topics: bsn, intensive, intensive care unit, nurse clinical, recovery, surgery, surgical, tcu, transitional, unit Associated topics: bsn, intensive, intensive care unit, nurse clinical, recovery, surgery, surgical, tcu, transitional, unit

**Req Number** 002LFE Job Description Provides intravenous therapy to patients. Functions in accordance with policies of the Nursing Department. Utilizes leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Responsibilities Include: 1. Provides necessary intravenous therapy to patients. * Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the physical and emotional needs of patients requiring IV therapy. * Follows policies of the Department regarding IV therapy. * Maintains documentation of IV therapy. * Investigates, evaluates and validates new techniques and equipment used for IV therapy. * Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions. * Communicates/documents patient's health status. 2. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team. * Interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician. * Assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures. * Keeps management and/or physician informed of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate. 3. Performs related duties, as required. Qualifications * Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. * Licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. * BLS certification or equivalent, required. * Minimum of two (2) years experience as a RN, including initiation of IV therapy. Associated topics: ambulatory, asn, bsn, intensive, intensive care unit, neonatal, nurse clinical, nurse rn, psychatric, unit Associated topics: ambulatory, asn, bsn, intensive, intensive care unit, neonatal, nurse clinical, nurse rn, psychatric, unit