Nursing Assistant - Float Pool - Per Diem - 12hr Nights- Marina del Rey Hospital

Cedars-Sinai•Marina del Rey, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

Requirements

Basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients
Assistance with activities of daily living
Maintenance of a safe and clean environment
Communication with registered nurse regarding patient status changes
Assistance with feeding and fluid balance
Explanation of care to patients and families
Professional communication with healthcare team
Care appropriate to patient age and condition
Assistance with physician procedures
Flexibility, organization, and ability to function under stress
Professional interaction with patients and families
Involvement of patients and families in care planning
Meeting documentation standards
Knowledge of disease entities

Responsibilities

Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial and physical needs.
Performs other duties as assigned, within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice
Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pains
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the Registered Nurse (RN) any observed changes in patient status and responses.
Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.
Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nursing Unit Director, Charge Nurse and/or team leader, co-workers and physicians.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including geriatric and general population.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.
Other duties as needed.