Nursing Assistant - SRN Nursing Support - Days - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Provides care that considers age-specific needs and contributes to overall unit functions. This per-diem position is on the days shift. The hourly pay range is $26.400–$32.480, with a midpoint of $29.450. Actual pay depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, internal alignment, market factors, position requirements, and employer practices.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Knowledge of basic patient or resident care skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform baseline patient or 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

Prepare rooms for admissions and welcome and orient patients, residents, and family members.
Inventory and account for patients’ belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge.
Safely transport patients to activities, therapies, and other departments on time.
Enter equipment, supply, and dietary orders as directed by an RN, seeking clarification as needed.
Discharge patients from IDX within the expected timeframe, remove equipment and supplies, and prepare rooms for the next admission.
Complete and sign required documentation accurately and on time, and provide and document daily care according to unit standards.
Follow telemetry processes in monitored units and coordinate with central telemetry when monitoring starts or ends.
Identify and communicate care concerns and changes in patient or resident condition; take rapid action in life-threatening situations and notify the licensed nurse immediately.
Communicate requests outside the scope of practice, transfer and discharge plans, and incomplete work requiring follow-up.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policies, and equipment safety procedures.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patient safety and prevent personal injury.
Identify patients at risk of injury and safely label and store their belongings.
Report personal injuries within two hours and complete the required ART and state claim forms; report hazards and unsafe practices.
Prioritize workload based on patient needs and staffing, confirm understanding of new patient needs or assignment changes, coordinate resources with staff, request assistance when needed, and report when demands cannot be met.
Seek coworker feedback on ways to complete work more efficiently.