Nurse Aide - Observation Care Unit
About The Position
The Nurse Aide - Observation Care Unit works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performing basic patient care activities according to age-appropriate and developmental needs. This role may require working on other nursing units as assigned and involves assisting with patient transportation. The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge and skills to provide care for patients of all ages served on the unit, observe patients, report changes in condition, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers. Responsibilities include answering call lights, maintaining patient rooms, replenishing supplies, and utilizing positive communication skills for conflict resolution and teamwork. The Nurse Aide also contributes to a safe and clean work environment, complies with safety policies, and demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes. Active participation in achieving departmental goals is expected, along with performing 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.
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required.
- State certification for staff hired after June 1998.
- Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
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.
- Order 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
