Patient Care Technician​/Sr. Nursing Attendant Neuro Rehab Nights - LOH

Overview

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital offers advanced orthopedic programs, including a large pediatric orthopedic program, and is consistently ranked among the top orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. With physicians who combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology, we provide bone and joint care that improves patients’ functional ability.

Equity and inclusion are fundamental values at NYU Langone Health. We strive to create a workplace where faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician/Sr. Nursing Attendant in the Neuro Rehab Nights shift – LOH. In this role the candidate assists the professional nurse in caring for patients and families by completing assigned patient‑care tasks, ensuring safe and compassionate care, and supporting the unit in maintaining supplies, equipment, and a safe environment.

The candidate demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in all aspects of performance.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assists in the collection of data for the unit’s Quality and Performance Improvement Program, including patient satisfaction measures.
• Assists the nurse in reviewing and correcting action plans related to patient/family response and satisfaction.
• Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
• Discusses educational concerns and goals with the Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership.
• Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Participates in the orientation process of other patient care technicians and in unit meetings and conferences.
• Completes annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
• Assists in supporting unit activities as requested and in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific patient‑care tasks, including phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned; assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients and families; assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures per unit/service operations.
• Verbal and non‑verbal communication of responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff.
• Observes general behavior and reports it to the registered nurse to whom assigned.
• Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints per policy and as directed.
• Provides assistance to patients in applicable activities.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse.
• Uses a clear, caring, and respectful communication style with patients, families, nurses, and other health‑care team members; functions as a respectful member of the health‑care team.
• Answers patients’ call lights promptly and reports requests outside the scope to the professional nurse assigned to the patient.
• Reports all observations concerning patients to the professional nurse responsible for the patient on a given shift; responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Provides security for patients’ personal property and handles valuables per hospital procedure; maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate to position, including utility rooms and unit refrigerators.
• Gives direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escorts, dietary staff, and…