Certified Nurse Assistant, Telemetry PCU5

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The assistant exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on their diagnosis in a timely manner. The position adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. This is a part-time, non-exempt position at Sutter Health's ABSMC-Summit Campus, with evening shifts of eight hours, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The position is unionized and has a stated pay range of $32.31 to $36.20 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for the role, such as chest compressions and calling 911.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain patient-care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support patients' plans of care based on their diagnoses in a timely manner.
Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
Prioritize assignments, work within standardized procedures, and meet deadlines.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team while managing multiple tasks and interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.