The posting
How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever.
Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...
Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
If this describes you then let’s talk!
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Per Diem Part time
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $31.00 - $31.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
What you will be doing
Job Qualifications
EDUCATION – Required
High School Diploma or equivalent (G. E.D.), may include specialized or vocational courses
CERTIFICATION – Required
AHA Heartsaver
EXPERIENCE - Preferred
1 year Hospital or health care related experience.
SKILLS – Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Working Conditions
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.
HAZARDS
OSHA Category 1
Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.
POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES – AKA Competencies
- Responds to customer concerns as soon as possible with compassion and understanding.
- Safeguards the privacy and dignity of families and patients.
- Demonstrates mission and values with patients, families, peers and other members of the health care team.
- Recognizes, respects and adapts to social, cultural and religious beliefs of patients, families and practices in the provision of care.
- Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
- Follows Standard Precaution policies regarding handling and safe disposal of "sharps".
- Understands and observes the basic principles of aseptic technique.
- Demonstrates competency, safety, and use of Standard Precautions in those tasks and aspects of patient care assigned per unit standards.
- Reports for duty punctually.
- Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
- Manages time appropriately to meet patient, department, and Hospital needs.
- Attends staff meetings and/or acknowledges meeting minutes.
- Maintains a professional appearance; adheres to fingernail policy of 1/4" natural nail length with no nail enhancements.
- Provides input to nursing management and demonstrates accountability for inventory of supplies, equipment, and environmental needs of the unit.
- Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments with a positive attitude.
- Maintains orderliness of patient care areas e.g., corridors, exam rooms, utility rooms, equipment rooms, supply shelves, etc.
- Initiates and maintains open and effective communication with patients, family and interdisciplinary team.
- Identifies and resolves basic problems and refers them to the appropriate person when beyond scope of ability or authority.
- Demonstrates emotional control in stressful situations.
- Assists with the transportation of patients, equipment and related materials upon request or in accordance with unit/service requirements.
- Takes direction from the Registered Nurse or team leader for duration of shift.
- Locks wheelchairs/stretchers during transfer; uses rails and safety belts of stretchers.
- Completes mandatory annual Hospital, State and Joint Commission in-services.
- Participates in ongoing education and training to enrich knowledge and validate competency to meet the specific clinical needs of the patient population and department.
- Maintains supplies such as red bags, black bags, cleaning supplies, brushes, gloves, suction canisters and tubing, irrigation solutions, etc., at all times.
- Recognizes when equipment needs repair and follows up with appropriate personnel or department.
- Knows location of supplies and equipment.
- Has knowledge of set-ups for different table parts, positioning devices, hand table, bean bags, tourniquets, etc.
- Obtains and returns equipment promptly as needed.
- Assists in positioning patients for anesthetic blocks and surgical procedures under guidance of anesthesiologist and RN.
- Maintains a hazard-free environment by disposing of filled linen hampers and medical waste appropriately.
Non-Discrimination Policy Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
