Nursing Assistant

Sutter Health•Novato, CA

7d•$34 - $48

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and in a timely manner. The role follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. This position is with Novato Community Hospital. It is part-time, with 24 weekly hours and 8-hour night shifts on variable days. Weekend work is required every other weekend. The position is regular and non-exempt. The listed pay range is $34.25 to $47.94 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, departmental equity, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for the role, such as chest compressions and dialing 911.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain patient-care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating 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 while accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to help ensure patient privacy and safety.
Prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively, including in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.