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    Psychiatric Social Health Tech - New York, NY, United States - NYC Health Hospitals

    NYC Health Hospitals
    NYC Health Hospitals New York, NY, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    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.

    Work Shifts

    11:00 P.M - 7:30 A.M

    Job Description

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:

    (1) Functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse.
    (2) Performs activities in the care of patients within the scope of their preparation and training in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital.

    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 practice. Ensures that patient's privacy is provided.
    3. Assists in monitoring patients for pain screening and report to charge nurse any complaints and responses to prescribed treatment.
    4. Monitors patient on constant and close observation according to established protocol.
    5. Documents pertinent information regarding patient's behavior and physical condition as per established guidelines, effectively utilizing the electronic as well as paper medical records, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
    6. Prepares patients for examinations by performing assigned procedures such taking vital signs, weights, and assists in the examination process. Collects urine specimen.
    7. Assists patients in activities of daily living. Distribute meals to patients, 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 pass or transfers to 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 patient's needs and provide 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 courteous manner at all times.
    19. Explains and instructs patients/families concerning the therapeutic regimen.
    20. Attends unit meetings/conferences as assigned.
    21. Participates in planning and implementing orientation program for new patients.
    22. Participates in community programs such as health fairs, as directed.

    Minimum Qualifications
    1. Six (6) months of satisfactory experience assisting patients with daily living and therapeutic activities and performing other related functions in a hospital or a health care setting; and
    2. Holds or obtains a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment to the title.

    In addition, you can submit your resume to with 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
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