Mount Sinai Medical Center·Miami Beach, Florida
Assists in the preparation of patient rooms and provides direct clinical support including vital signs, hygiene, and positioning. Reports patient condition changes to licensed nurses and assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
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Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Job Description: Summary:
Position responsibilities
Assists in preparation of the unit and patient rooms for receiving admissions, transfers, and post-operative patients.
Uses proper body mechanics when positioning, lifting, turning and ambulating patients. Applies and uses appropriate equipment as needed.
Understands and implements the measures used to reduce the risk of health associated infections.
Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient to the LPN/Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
Assists with the admission, transport, transfer and discharge of patients, including the care of personal property and clothing.
Demonstrates the ability to provide safe care to patients who are:
Ensures patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary. Provides catheters care daily and/or as needed. Reports any pertinent observations to LPN/RN.
Accurately takes vital signs and records in patient record promptly. Reports to LPN/RN promptly.
Distribute water, records correct intake and output when indicated within shift.
Obtains and labels specimens accurately, I.e. sputum, stool, urine, maintaining precautions at all times.
Prepares patients for surgery and/or other procedures, including prep and clip, vital sign taking and recording, assisting patient with bathing and/or voiding, and removing and securing dentures, jewelry and other belongings.
Weigh patients as assigned; records weights and alerts RN to any weight gain/loss.
Makes frequent patient rounds at least every two (2) hours. Repositions for comfort and offers bathroom assistance.
Assists RN with post-mortem care, including labeling and securing of all patient valuables.
Provides patient care as directed by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: enemas, sitz baths, applying and removing ice bags, k-pads, binders and/or pelvic/buck's traction, blood glucose monitoring and simple dress changes.
Market context
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