Certified Nurse Assistant, Med/Surg 6N

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

23h

About The Position

Performs routine patient care, support, and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. This position is at Sutter Health’s ABSMC-Ashby Campus. It is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position with an evening shift, 8-hour shifts, 32 weekly hours, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The role is union-represented. The pay range is $33.53 to $37.43 per hour; actual starting pay may depend on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, organizational needs, and work location. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS-Basic Life Support 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 dialing 911.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to clearly and professionally explain patient-care information to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
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 handling 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 to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Nice To Haves

CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Support patients’ plans of care using sound judgment and clinical skills, based on their diagnoses and in a timely manner.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
For departments delivering hemodialysis, demonstrate knowledge of dialysis water quality per AAMI standards.
For departments delivering hemodialysis, provide necessary immediate interventions for dialysis complications as allowed by scope of practice.