Nursing Assistant (Cert), Cardiac Specialty Care, Part-Time, (36 Hour Week), Days

MarinHealth Medical Center•Bon Air, CA

20h•$32 - $39

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide for the care needs of the patient with a focus on those treatments and services, which do not require state licensure. This care team member will provide for the hygiene, personal care, and activities of daily living, assist with tray passing and transport of patients, as needed, and measuring and recording vital signs. Some Nursing Assistants may do EKG tests. Some Nursing Assistants may also perform clerical support functions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
A minimum of one year (1040 hours) of experience as a Nursing Assistant; in an acute-care hospital or skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of clinical instruction may substitute for the required experience.
Certified Nurse Assistant Required at hire
Basic Life Support Required at hire
Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire
Ability to read, speak, write clearly and legibly, and understand and follow English verbal and written instructions
Ability to establish priorities and follow through on assigned tasks
Ability to communicate clearly, and work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staff
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to learn current in-house computer systems
Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization
Maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands
Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

Responsibilities

Obtains, records, and reports vital signs, body measurements, weights, intakes and outputs, and other patient data
Provides hygiene, ADL, comfort and safety measures for the patients
Provides routine assistance with positioning, ambulation, and transfers
Assists with simple respiratory therapy treatments for patients
May perform bedside EKG's and specimen collection
Prepares patient for OR, diagnostic tests and transport, and assists licensed staff with simple procedures
Provides troubleshooting and set up of equipment and assists other team members with treatments and procedures
Sets up, observes, records, and removes traction. Maintains traction equipment and supplies
Responds to Code 2000 on assigned unit
Attendance at all mandatory classes and in-services per unit and hospital standards; for example, Mock Code, TB Testing, Safety Quiz
Transports patients when necessary
Passes patient meal trays when necessary
Demonstrates competence in unit specific skills
May be assigned to perform clerical support functions at the nursing station as determined by departmental shift-to-shift needs.
Other duties as assigned