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

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, 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 provides basic direct and indirect care as a member of the patient care team. Care includes measuring, recording, and reporting patient information; assisting with activities of daily living; and performing simple treatments and procedures. The Nursing Assistant recognizes and addresses patients’ 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. The role includes routine patient care, vital-sign measurement for stable patients, patient orientation and transport, responding to alarms and emergencies, and maintaining supplies and a safe environment. The Nursing Assistant uses the electronic health record according to job requirements and hospital policies. Work is onsite at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California, on an 8-hour night shift at 0.9 FTE.

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 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 individuals’ needs, including age.
Ability to solve problems using appropriate resources and maintain productivity, 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, procedures, and other purposes.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Education and experience are not required.

Responsibilities

Accurately observe, record, and report patient information.
Follow nursing-care standards and hospital and Department of Patient Care Services policies and procedures.
Measure and document vital signs for stable patients requiring checks no more frequently than every four hours, after the RN completes initial admission vital signs.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and routine care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and measuring intake and output, under RN direction and supervision and using universal precautions.
Follow safety guidelines for patients, visitors, employees, and self.
Complete orientation and participate in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
Address 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, and orient patients and families to the environment.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment; order and maintain equipment and supplies for the desk area and unit, and keep work areas and halls clean.
Follow unit and departmental staffing and scheduling guidelines.
Provide break relief or assistance to the unit clerk when needed and applicable.
On designated units, assist with rehabilitation activities after cross-training, as delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Provide sitter duties when needed.
Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and help ensure immediate care needs are addressed with the interdisciplinary team.
Respond appropriately to alarms and report out-of-parameter alarms to the RN.
Respond promptly 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.
On applicable units, help ensure areas and halls are child-proof and support family-centered care.