Certified Nurse Assistant, Cardiac Tele PCU8

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

12d•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 developed clinical skills to support each patient's plan of care based on their diagnosis in a timely manner. The position follows applicable 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 the ABSMC-Summit Campus, in the Cardiac Tele PCU8 unit. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position working nights, with 32 weekly hours and an 8-hour shift. Days of the week vary, and every other weekend is required. The role offers a pay range of $32.31 to $36.20 per hour and benefits.

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 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, follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods, 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 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.
Availability to work nights and every other weekend.

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 confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and 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, apply knowledge of dialysis water quality according to AAMI standards and provide immediate interventions for dialysis complications within the scope of practice.