Nursing Assistant, Cardiac Telemetry

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

2d•$26 - $37

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role applies education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and in a timely manner. The role follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering them, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education or experience.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, and equipment.
Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required by the work, in accordance with applicable guidelines.