Certified Nursing assistant SR-Telemetry-Fulltime-Fountain Valley-Nights

University of California, Irvine•Fountain Valley, CA

45d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel by performing duties and procedures directly related to patient care. The role includes measuring and recording vital signs; assisting with hygiene, elimination, and activities of daily living; and helping maintain a clean and safe unit environment. The Nursing Assistant also assists with stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and completing other related duties as assigned. The position requires responsive, respectful care that protects patient privacy and accounts for each patient's age, gender, culture, and stated preferences. The Nursing Assistant works under RN direction for patient care activities and is expected to recognize critical changes in a patient's condition, take appropriate action, document activities, and exercise appropriate independent judgment.

Requirements

Understanding of basic medical terminology.
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Certified Nursing Assistant, or enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed.
Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
Ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, issued by the American Heart Association.
Completion of an approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Nursing Assistants hired before May 2010 who did not hold Nursing Assistant certification are not required to obtain it at this time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure and record vital signs, recognize critical deviations in a patient's condition, take appropriate action, and document activities as required.
Assist with patient care activities as directed by the RN, including specimen collection, turning and positioning, and patient transportation.
Assist patients with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures, and other activities of daily living while respecting privacy and individual preferences.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment.
Receive, accurately inventory, and send patient belongings when appropriate.
Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) quality controls according to standards as required.
Stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and complete other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrate caring behaviors, take ownership of work, act proactively and thoughtfully, and use appropriate independent judgment and decision-making.