BronxCare Health System

Nonprofit teaching hospital system in the Bronx

Certified Nurse Attendant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBronx, NY, USA$26.31 - $26.85In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
BCLS certification is required.
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course is required.

Responsibilities

Respond appropriately in emergent situations according to hospital policy.
Use infection-control principles when delivering care.
Accurately perform and record vital signs, including blood pressure.
Accurately monitor and record patient intake and output.
Provide for patients’ personal care needs, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, and bed making.
Perform waived testing according to policy and procedure.
Observe the care of patients on suicidal, constant, and safety precautions.
Transport patients as assigned.
Implement restraints according to policy and procedure.

Overview

Reports to the Patient Care Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, the CNA provides specific direct patient care activities and performs related support functions within his/her scope of responsibility as specified in this job description.

Responsibilities

Responds appropriately in an emergent situation as per hospital policy.
Utilizes principles of Infection Control in the delivery of care.
Accurately performs and records vital signs including blood pressure
Monitors and records patient intake and output accurately
Provides for patient’s personal care needs-hygiene, toileting, feeding and bed making
Performs waive testing according to policy and procedure
Observes care of patients on suicidal, constant and safety precautions
Transport patients as assigned.
Implements restraints according to policy and procedure.

Qualifications

High School or GED required. BCLS and completed certified Nursing Assistant course.

Compensation: 26.31 to 26.85 (USD)

About the Company

BronxCare Health System

Nonprofit teaching hospital system in the Bronx

BronxCare Health System is a nonprofit teaching hospital network serving the South and Central Bronx in New York City. Its Grand Concourse hospital provides emergency, inpatient and specialty care, while the Fulton Avenue site offers psychiatric and addiction treatment alongside a nursing home. Neighborhood practices provide primary and outpatient care, and the system bills patients and their health plans for clinical services. It trains physicians through accredited residency programs and maintains medical school and clinical affiliations with Mount Sinai. With hospital origins dating to 1890, BronxCare is headquartered at 1650 Grand Concourse in the Bronx.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1890

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