Nursing Assistant- Orthopedic Unit

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

Performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Applies education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers. Uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis and deliver care in a timely manner. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. This position is in the Orthopedic Unit at Memorial Medical Center. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with 12-hour day shifts, variable days of the week, and weekend work as needed. The schedule is 36 hours per week. The stated pay range is $26.13 to $36.58 per hour; actual starting pay may depend on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, 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, diagrammed, 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 procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including 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.
For departments delivering hemodialysis: demonstrated knowledge of dialysis water quality in accordance with AAMI standards.
For departments delivering hemodialysis: ability to provide necessary immediate interventions for dialysis complications, within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on diagnosis and provide care in a timely manner.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
For departments delivering hemodialysis, provide immediate interventions for dialysis complications as allowed by scope of practice.