Certified Nurse Assistant, Med/Surg 6N

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

2d•$34 - $37

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 confidence and cooperation from 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 the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. The position is with Sutter Health at ABSMC-Ashby Campus, in Med/Surg 6N. It is a regular, non-exempt, full-time evening-shift position with 8-hour shifts, 32 weekly hours, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The listed pay range is $33.53 to $37.43 per hour. Benefits are available, and the position is unionized.

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, diagram-based, 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 prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating 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 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.
For departments delivering hemodialysis: demonstrated knowledge of dialysis water quality per AAMI standards.

Nice To Haves

CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant 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.
Support patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses, using sound judgment and clinical skills in a timely manner.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures to protect privacy and safety.
For departments delivering hemodialysis, provide immediate interventions for dialysis complications as permitted by scope of practice.