Nurse Aide - Telemetry - 4th Tower

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System • Salinas, CA

339d • $28 - $32

About The Position

The Nursing Aide works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. The role may require working on other nursing units as assigned and assisting with the delivery of patient care by providing patient transportation as appropriate. The Nursing Aide should demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.
• Job requires ability to read, write and speak English.
• Completion of Nurse Aide Certification course or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State certification for staff hired after June 1998.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
• Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Answers call lights and responds appropriately.
• Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks.
• Transports patients as appropriate.
• Provides care for patients during transportation.
• Orders supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock.
• Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.
• Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly rate for this position is $28.06 - 32.48.
• Scheduled Hours: 36.
• FTE: 0.9.
• Union: NUHW.
• Work Shift: Day Shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees