Nursing Assistant (NA) - AAU B3 - 0.6 FTE, 08-HR, Day Shift

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

320d • $33 - $38

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, the Nursing Assistant (NA) provides basic direct and indirect care as a member of the patient care team. The direct patient care activities are related to the following: measuring, recording and reporting patient information, provision of or assistance with activities of daily living, and simple treatments and procedures. The NA recognizes and addresses age appropriate and cultural needs when caring for patients. In addition, the NA assists in maintaining the patient and unit environment in a clean, orderly condition. The NA communicates changes on the status of the patient to the RN or in the RN's absence the resource nurse.

Requirements

• Ability to accurately, completely, and independently perform the reading, writing, and arithmetic required by the job.
• Ability to be patient and courteous and use active listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff.
• Ability to learn standard nursing procedures used in patient care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the specific individuals, including age.
• Ability to solve problems effectively using appropriate resources.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Knowledge of basic principles, methods, medical terminology, and procedures of nursing aide work as applied to patient care.
• Knowledge of standard asepsis, hygiene, and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurately observes, records and reports patient information.
• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department of Patient Care Services.
• Assesses and documents vital signs on stable patients requiring vital signs.
• Assists patient with and/or provides efficient care related to activities of daily living as assigned.
• Carries out responsibilities following safety guidelines for self, patient, visitors and employees.
• Completes orientation program and participates in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge skills.
• Considers age-specific needs when interacting with patients and families.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, especially in stressful situations.
• Ensures patient identification and an allergy band is on patient at all times.
• Maintains a clean orderly and safe environment.
• May provide break relief or assistance to the unit clerk as needed and if applicable.
• Orients patient and family to environment.
• Performs routine patient care (hygiene, nutrition, elimination, measuring I/O's) utilizing universal precautions under the direction and supervision of a RN as assigned.
• Provides sitter duties when needed for a patient.
• Responds appropriately in actual or potential emergency events.
• Stocks room with supplies and other items as needed.

Benefits

• Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $33.94 - $38.06 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed