Nursing Assistant​/Ward Clerk​/EKG Tec East Hampton Emergency Department Night

Job Description - Nursing Assistant/Ward Clerk/EKG Tec East Hampton Emergency Department Full Time Night (2603039)

Nursing Assistant/Ward Clerk/EKG Tec East Hampton Emergency Department Full Time Night

The Nursing Assistant/Ward Clerk/EKG Techworks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. He/she performs specific care to assigned patients, administering simpletreatmentsandprovidingbedside care. The Nursing Assistantobservespatients for change of condition and communicates same. He/sheassistsin keeping patient and work areas neat,cleanand stocked. He/she also promotes cooperation, a positive attitude and creates a safe environment for both patients and staff. The Nursing Assist antis responsible for knowing and adhering toestablishedhospital policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety.

• Assists Registered Nurse with nursing care of assigned patients according to established policies and procedures.
• Take and record temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure in an accurate manner.
• Documents patient care, vital signs I&O in Hospital Information System.
• Performs EKGs.
• Provides for the general comfort, welfare, and safety of patients.
• Ward clerk duties as needed including but not limited to computer entry, ED log maintenance, heavy phone volume.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient work area and patient care unit equipment.
• Responds to patient call lights promptly and providesnecessaryassistance.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by Management.

• High School Graduate OR GED.
• Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities during the probationary period.
• Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 6 months working experience in a healthcare setting.

Ability to lift and transport patients.

• NYS Certified Nursing Assistant license or certification.
• One year of patient care experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Computer knowledge.

• Standing, walking 95% of day.
• Heavy lifting and transporting patients.

Visual and auditory acuity.

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment.
  
  Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*

• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4panel drug screen*
• Meet…