Nursing Assistant (NA), D3 BMT / CAR-T - Relief Status, Rotating shifts

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

12d•$37 - $41

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides basic direct and indirect care as a member of the patient care team under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with 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 NA recognizes 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. This position is on a Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy unit caring for patients undergoing autologous, allogeneic, haploid, and double umbilical cord transplants, as well as CAR-T. The unit cares for patients with malignant and non-malignant diseases, including lymphoma, myeloma, leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and selected solid tumors. The role is relief status with rotating shifts at Stanford Health Care.

Requirements

BLS - Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to accurately 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 verbally and in writing with staff, patients, and families.
Ability to demonstrate customer service skills with patients, families, and staff, including in high-volume and stressful situations.
Ability to learn standard nursing procedures used in patient care 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 effectively using appropriate resources and maintain productive workflow, skills, and organization.
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 for admissions, discharges, and procedures.
Knowledge of basic principles, methods, medical terminology, and procedures of nursing aide work 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.
Knowledge of standard instruments and equipment used in routine patient examinations and treatment.

Responsibilities

Accurately observe, record, and report patient information.
Follow nursing care standards and Hospital and Department of Patient Care Services policies and procedures.
Assess and document vital signs for stable patients whose vital signs are needed no more often than every four hours; the RN completes the initial admission vital signs.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide assigned care efficiently.
Follow safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
Complete orientation and participate in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
Consider age-specific needs and communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Contribute positively to unit, department, and hospital goals; communicate compassionately and effectively, including in stressful situations.
Ensure patient identification and allergy bands are in place.
Follow unit and departmental staffing and scheduling guidelines.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment; maintain supplies and equipment for the desk and unit and stock patient rooms as needed.
Provide break relief or assist the unit clerk when needed and applicable.
After applicable cross-training, assist with rehabilitative activities as delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist on certain units.
Orient patients and families to the environment.
Perform routine patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and intake/output measurements, using universal precautions under RN direction and supervision.
Provide sitter duties when needed.
Provide age-appropriate care based on patient and family needs.
Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and coordinate immediate care needs with the interdisciplinary team.
Respond appropriately to alarms and report alarms outside parameters to the RN.
Respond promptly and attentively to patient and staff needs; handle messages appropriately and notify the Resource Nurse and others about patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Transfer patients to off-unit procedures according to transport policy.
Use the computerized electronic health record in accordance with job requirements and hospital policies and procedures.