Certified Nurse Assistant, Cardiac Tele PCU8

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

13d•$32 - $36•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 applies education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The assistant uses sound judgment and developed 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 position is with Sutter Health at ABSMC-Summit Campus. It is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position on the Cardiac Tele PCU8 unit, working nights for eight-hour shifts, 32 hours per week, with variable days and every other weekend required. The pay range is $32.31 to $36.20 per hour. Benefits are offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification required.
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 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 procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (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 to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

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 confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Use sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety.
For departments delivering hemodialysis, demonstrate knowledge of dialysis water quality per AAMI standards and provide immediate interventions for dialysis complications as allowed by scope of practice.