Nursing Assistant

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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview:

The Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to a patient population under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Patient Care

• Provides care with respect and attention to patient privacy, age specific needs and cultural diversity.
• Responds to call lights promptly and routinely rounds on patients.
• Follows direction of RN and completes assigned tasks independently.
• Demonstrates ability to perform basic nursing care procedures including, but no limited to:
• Bathing
• Feeding
• Weights
• Vital Signs
• Linen Changes
• Positioning, transferring and ambulating
• Measurement of intake and output
• Specimen collection

Communication

• Develops rapport with patients and families.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team.
• Clearly and accurately documents daily patient care.
• Keeps supervising RN and /or charge nurse appropriately informed.

Patient Safety

• Practices CPMC's safety behaviors.
• Recognizes unsafe practices and communicates such practices through chain of command.
• Demonstrates ability to follow established clinical protocols to ensure patient safety, including, but not limited to: Falls prevention, restraint regulations, and Pressure Ulcer prevention.
• Safely transports patients from one location to another.
• Reports errors and near misses.

Unit Support

• Provides transportation as needed of supplies, equipment and laboratory specimens.
• Performs unit support responsibilities including, but not limited to:
• Answering phones
• Assisting visitors and family members
• Maintaining unit and desk area in a clean and orderly manner
• Maintenance and re-stocking of patient rooms
• Restocking, organizing of unit supplies

Teamwork and Professional Accountability

• Works as part of a team.
• Role models service excellence with patients and others.
• Recognizes when to ask for assistance and uses chain of command appropriately.
• Is accountable for meeting requirements of certification and position.
• Maintains a professional appearance and consistently conducts self in a professional manner.

Management of Responsibilities

• Sets appropriate priorities.
• Completes tasks within expected time-frame.
• Accepts constructive feedback.
• Incorporates cost effectiveness in daily work.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on competency.

EDUCATION

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED)

Other: Hospital Assistant or equivalent training (nursing student)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant an acute care hospital required or nursing student.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Requires communication, organization and relationship skills.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link:

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.