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About the Role
HSS is a leading hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology, recognized by U.S. News & World Report and a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence. We offer an innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment for professionals at all career stages.
Responsibilities
- Respond to customer concerns with compassion and understanding.
- Safeguard the privacy and dignity of patients and families.
- Demonstrate mission and values in interactions with patients, families, peers, and the healthcare team.
- Respect and adapt to the social, cultural, and religious beliefs of patients and families.
- Comply with infection control and safety policies to maintain a safe environment.
- Follow Standard Precaution policies for handling and disposing of sharps.
- Observe basic principles of aseptic technique.
- Demonstrate competency, safety, and use of Standard Precautions in assigned tasks.
- Report for duty punctually and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
- Manage time effectively to meet patient, department, and hospital needs.
- Attend staff meetings and acknowledge meeting minutes.
- Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the fingernail policy.
- Provide input to nursing management and maintain accountability for supplies and equipment.
- Adjust to changing situations and work assignments with a positive attitude.
- Maintain orderliness of patient care areas.
- Initiate and maintain open communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Identify and resolve basic problems, referring complex issues to appropriate personnel.
- Demonstrate emotional control in stressful situations.
- Assist with the transportation of patients and equipment as needed.
- Take direction from the Registered Nurse or team leader.
- Secure wheelchairs/stretchers during transfers and use safety features.
- Complete mandatory annual hospital, state, and Joint Commission in-services.
- Participate in ongoing education and training to validate competency.
- Maintain adequate supplies such as red bags, cleaning supplies, gloves, and suction canisters.
- Recognize and report equipment needing repair.
- Know the location of supplies and equipment.
- Understand set-ups for different table parts, positioning devices, and other equipment.
- Obtain and return equipment promptly.
- Assist in positioning patients for procedures under guidance.
- Maintain a hazard-free environment by disposing of waste appropriately.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G. E.D.)
- AHA Heartsaver certification
- 1 year of hospital or health care related experience (preferred)
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service orientation
Location
- United States of America
Work Type
- Per Diem
- Part time
Experience Level
- 1 year of hospital or health care related experience (preferred)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G. E.D.)
Salary/Compensations
- $31.00 - $31.00
Benefits
- Eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role
About the Company
- HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report.
- HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence.
- HSS provides an innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Working with colleagues who are committed to our Mission, you can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.