Nursing Assistant II - Medical Surgical (PCU 360)

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic direct and indirect care as a member of the patient care team, following hospital policies and procedures. Care includes measuring, recording, and reporting patient information; assisting with activities of daily living; and performing simple treatments and procedures. The Nursing Assistant recognizes and addresses patients’ age-specific and cultural needs, helps maintain a clean and orderly patient and unit environment, and communicates changes in patient status to the RN or, in the RN’s absence, the resource nurse. The role includes routine patient care such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and measuring intake and output; vital signs for stable patients as assigned; patient and family orientation; sitter duties when needed; and patient transport to off-unit procedures. The Nursing Assistant responds appropriately to alarms and emergencies, supports family-centered care, and uses the electronic health record in accordance with requirements and hospital policy. Work is in the Medical Surgical PCU 360 department. The position is not remote and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on a day shift of 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support.
Ability to accurately and independently perform reading, writing, and arithmetic required by the job.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, patients, and families.
Ability to provide courteous, patient, active-listening customer service, including in high-volume and stressful situations.
Ability to learn standard nursing procedures and elicit information related to patient symptoms.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to provide appropriate care based on individual needs, including age.
Ability to solve problems using appropriate resources and remain productive, organized, and effective in workflow.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to take and record patients’ vital signs and transport patients as needed.
Knowledge of basic nursing aide principles, methods, medical terminology, and procedures as applied to patient care.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
Knowledge of standard asepsis, hygiene, and infection control procedures.
Knowledge of standard charting procedures and instruments and equipment used in routine patient examinations and treatment.

Responsibilities

Accurately observe, record, and report patient information.
Measure and document vital signs for stable patients as assigned, after the RN has completed the initial admission vital signs.
Assist with activities of daily living and routine patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and measuring intake and output, under RN direction and supervision.
Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe patient and unit environment; maintain supplies and equipment as needed.
Communicate patient status changes to the RN or resource nurse and communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community members.
Recognize and provide age-appropriate care, and support patients’ cultural needs and family-centered care.
Orient patients and families to the environment.
Provide sitter duties when needed.
Respond appropriately to alarms and actual or potential emergencies; notify appropriate personnel and help ensure immediate care needs are addressed.
Transport patients to off-unit procedures according to transport policy.
Use the computerized electronic health record in accordance with job requirements and hospital policies.
Complete orientation and participate in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
Follow hospital and department policies, nursing care standards, scheduling guidelines, and applicable safety, quality, confidentiality, and conduct requirements.
Assist with rehabilitative activities on certain units after cross-training and when delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Provide break relief or assistance to the unit clerk when needed and applicable.
Respond promptly to patient and staff needs and handle messages appropriately, including notifying the Resource Nurse and others about patient flow.