Nurse Assistant Cardiac Telemetry Acute Care

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The 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 applies 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 Nurse Assistant exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. The role also follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as part of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering them in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines. This is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position on the Cardiac Telemetry Acute Care service at Memorial Medical Center. The schedule is nights, with 12-hour shifts, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements.

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 prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
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 amid 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.

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 the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's diagnosis-based plan of care in a timely manner.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.