Nursing Assistant Med/Tele

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine patient care, support, and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families/support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adherence to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures is required to ensure privacy and safety, helping to deliver optimal patient care. Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to the organization, empowering them to apply their passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (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 role (i.e. chest compressions, dialing 911)
Ability to follow instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain patient care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
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 collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Performs routine patient care, support and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures.
Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers.
Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.