Tele - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific needs and contributing to overall unit functions. The position is on the 4W Med/Surg/Tele unit at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and works an overnight shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with an 8-hour shift requirement and every-other-weekend work. On-call work is not required. The hourly pay range is $25.810 to $31.480, with a midpoint of $28.530. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member or qualifying contributor for the agreement’s duration.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform baseline patient/resident care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Training comparable to a certified nursing assistant course.
One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or recent experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, including age-specific care.
Contribute to overall unit functions.
Prepare rooms for admissions, greet and orient patients/residents and families, and inventory personal belongings.
Account for patient belongings during transfers and discharge, and transport patients safely and on time to activities, therapies, and other departments.
Enter equipment, supply, and dietary orders as directed by an RN, seeking clarification when needed.
Complete discharge steps within the expected timeframe, remove equipment and supplies, and prepare rooms for the next admission.
Complete and sign appropriate documentation accurately and on time; provide and document daily care according to unit standards.
Follow telemetry processes in monitored units and collaborate with central telemetry to initiate or discontinue monitoring.
Identify and communicate patient care concerns and changes in condition; take rapid action in life-threatening situations and immediately notify the licensed nurse.
Communicate requests outside the scope of practice, transfer or discharge plans, and incomplete work requiring follow-up to appropriate staff.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policies, equipment safety procedures, and other hospital safety requirements.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patient safety and avoid personal injury; identify patients at risk of injury and safeguard their belongings.
Report personal injuries within two hours and complete required ART and state claim forms; report hazards and unsafe practices.
Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing, validate understanding of new needs or assignment changes, and coordinate with staff to use resources effectively.
Request assistance when needed and notify the licensed nurse or supervisor when unable to meet current demands.