About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Observes patients physical and psychosocial behavior. Reports observations to Charge Nurse/ Head, Nurse.
2. Provides care to assigned patients while reinforcing good health practices. Ensures that patient's privacy is provided.
3. Assists in monitoring patients for pain screening and reports to the charge nurse any complaints and responses to prescribed treatment.
4. Monitors patients on constant and close observation according to established protocol.
5. Documents pertinent information regarding the patient's behavior and physical condition as per established guidelines, effectively utilizing electronic as well as paper medical records, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
6. Prepares patients for examinations by performing assigned procedures such as taking vital signs, and weights, and assisting in the examination process. Collects urine specimens.
7. Assists patients in activities of daily living. Distribute meals to patients, and assist in feeding as needed. Observe food and fluid intake and output and document as needed. Assists patients with showering and laundry.
8. Participates in providing activities geared towards improving quality of life. Assist in recreational, motivational, and socialization activities. Co-Leads Community meetings, AOL, MICA, Social, and Health groups.
9. Assists in controlling aggressive patients using restrictive means as a last resort.
10. Collects pertinent subjective and objective information, and check patients’ property upon admission. Document same and report findings to Charge Nurse/Head Nurse
11. Assists in transporting patients to and from designated areas within the facility in a safe and dignified manner. Also accompanies patients on a pass or transfers to an outside facility.
12. Carries out established infection control protocols.
13. Changes linens and make beds. Help in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the unit including treatment rooms and patients' rooms.
14. Anticipates patients’ needs and provides care in a culturally sensitive and safe manner.
15. Maintains competence by attending staff development programs.
16. Conforms to policies governing dress code, attendance, and punctuality.
17. Assists in ensuring a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all customers. Makes unit rounds and checks whereabouts of all patients, makes environmental rounds. Participates in patient and unit contraband searches. Assists with the flow of visitors.
18. Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and staff utilizing effective telephone techniques and demonstrating a courteous manner at all times.
19. Explains and instruct patients/families concerning the therapeutic regimen.
20. Attends unit meetings/conferences as assigned.
21. Participates in planning and implementing orientation programs for new patients.
22. Participates in community programs such as health fairs, as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
1. One year of satisfactory experience as described in Examples of Typical Tasks in a hospital, health care or medical facility; or
2. One year of satisfactory experience in providing non-professional nursing or medical support services in a hospital, health care or medical facility and satisfactory completion of prescribed courses in an approved training program in mental health or social health care. Also the following:
3. Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and co-workers.
4. Good knowledge of methods and procedures used in applying appropriate treatment.
5. Ability to effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button. In addition, you can submit your resume to METCareers@nychhc.orgwith the Job Title and Job ID # of the job posting that you applied to in the subject line of the email.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,164.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- hospital, health care or medical facility;: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person