Job Description

Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings.

Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Assists, escorts and transports patients.

Responsibilities

A. Clinical/Technical/Service

• Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings
• Provides direct patient care, including all vital signs, and pulse oximetry, and assists with ADL.
•  Performs Patient observations: Safety and Constant/One to One observation of selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse
• Assists, escorts, and transports patients
• Performs and assists with designated procedures, using an aseptic technique as indicated
• Assists with patients’ examinations
• Obtains and provides nourishment for patients
• Provides minor treatments as directed - dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice, pediculosis
• Assists with application of casts and splints
• Prepares, adjusts, and teaches the use of crutches and canes
• Is cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with the application
• Collects specimens, performs venipunctures and fingersticks for blood glucose
• Obtains EKGs as ordered
• Assists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurse
• Communicates information to patients, families, and visitors
• Provides post-mortem care
• Sets up, stocks, and maintains examining rooms
• Performs eye irrigations
• Maintains BCLS certification as required by EMS standards
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

• Identifies physical, behavioral, and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
• Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
• Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
• Uses communication techniques that are age-appropriate

B. Organizational/Managerial

• Participates in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program/activities
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

C. Educational/Professional Development

• Participates in the development of other staff members
• Meets regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements

D. Communication/Relationships

• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families, and significant others
• Displays courtesy, tact, and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
• Adheres to Mount Sinai Morningside/West legal and ethical standards
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Items 1-25 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Mount Sinai Health System is committed to the tenets of diversity and workforce that are strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent. 
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree desirable.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Spanish speaking preferred,
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSSL

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $23.00 - $25.30 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai St. Luke's, BJB - Nursing Emergency Services - STL, Mount Sinai St. Luke's