Nurse Assistant, Float Pool

Sutter Health•Castro Valley, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and assists in quality patient care in the Medical/Surgical Services, Telemetry, ED, ICU and various patient care units and Division under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, clinic procedures, and equipment.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for role (i.e. chest compressions, dialing 911)
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills
Well-developed time management and organizational skills
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Demonstrated knowledge of dialysis water quality per AAMI (American Academy of Medical Instrumentation) Standards
Capable of providing necessary immediate interventions managing dialysis complications, as allowed by scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Provides and assists in quality patient care in the Medical/Surgical Services, Telemetry, ED, ICU and various patient care units and Division under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
Follow instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Explain patient care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Provide necessary immediate interventions managing dialysis complications, as allowed by scope of practice.