Nursing Assistant, AAU 500P L6 - 0.9 FTE Nights (8-HR)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$36 - $40•Onsite

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. Direct patient care activities include measuring, recording, and reporting patient information; providing or assisting with activities of daily living; and performing simple treatments and procedures. The NA recognizes and addresses age-appropriate and cultural needs when caring for patients, 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 position supports routine patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and measurement of intake and output; assists with patient transfers, orientation, and sitter duties as needed; and responds to alarms, emergencies, and patient or staff needs. The role also involves maintaining supplies and equipment, using the electronic health record, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and the care team. The position is a 0.9 FTE night role with 8-hour shifts at Stanford Health Care.

Requirements

BLS - Basic Life Support certification.
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 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 be productive in 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.
Ability to transport patients as needed for admission, discharge, 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 who require them no more often than every four hours, after the RN has completed the initial admission vital signs.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide assigned care efficiently.
Follow safety guidelines for patients, visitors, employees, and self.
Complete orientation and participate in learning activities to maintain and improve skills and knowledge.
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; dress appropriately and wear a name badge.
Follow unit and departmental staffing and scheduling guidelines.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment; maintain supplies and equipment for the desk area and unit.
Provide break relief or assist the unit clerk when needed and applicable.
On certain units, assist with rehabilitation activities after cross-training and when delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Orient patients and families to the environment.
Perform routine patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and measuring intake and output, using universal precautions and working under RN direction and supervision.
Provide sitter duties when needed.
Provide age-appropriate care based on the needs of patients and families.
Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and help ensure immediate care needs are met.
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.
Stock rooms with supplies and other items as needed.
Support family-centered care in applicable LPCH units.
Transport 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.