Nursing Assistant Telemetry
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides essential direct patient care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, often while pursuing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. The role includes providing patient hygiene and other basic care, monitoring and documenting vital signs and measurements, assisting with mobility and range of motion, and supporting nursing-unit operations through supply inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer input. Success requires basic patient-care skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with the nursing team to support patient well-being and a supportive care environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program.
- California Certified Nursing Assistant certification upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of recent hospital experience as a CNA.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient hygiene, including bathing, grooming, oral and perineal care, and back rubs.
- Measure and document vital signs, weights, and intake and output accurately and within expected time frames.
- Document information accurately on designated forms or in the computer.
- Ambulate, lift, move, and transport patients within specified time frames.
- Position patients and perform range-of-motion exercises.
- Stock patient-care supplies before the end of the shift.
- Assist with feeding, dietary needs, inventory, clerical tasks, light housekeeping, and computer input.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
