Nursing Assistant (NA), D3 BMT / CAR-T - Relief Status, Rotating shifts

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

10d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) works on E1, a Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy unit caring for patients undergoing autologous, allogeneic, haploid, and double umbilical cord transplants, as well as CAR-T. The unit cares for patients with malignant and non-malignant diseases, including lymphoma, myeloma, leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and selected solid tumors. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, the NA provides basic direct and indirect care as a member of the patient care team. Care includes measuring, recording, and reporting patient information; providing or assisting with activities of daily living; and performing simple treatments and procedures. The NA recognizes and addresses patients’ age-specific and cultural needs, helps maintain a clean and orderly patient and unit environment, and communicates patient-status changes to the RN or, in the RN’s absence, the resource nurse.

Requirements

BLS - Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to accurately, completely, and independently perform the reading, writing, and arithmetic required by the job.
Ability to be patient and courteous and use active listening skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff, patients, and families.
Ability to demonstrate customer-service skills with patients, families, and staff, including in high-volume and stressful situations.
Ability to learn standard nursing procedures used in patient care and elicit information related to patient symptoms.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to provide appropriate care based on individual needs, including age.
Ability to solve problems effectively using appropriate resources and to be productive in workflow, skills, and organization.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to take and record patients’ vital signs.
Ability to transport patients as needed for admission, discharge, and procedures.
Knowledge of basic principles, methods, medical terminology, and procedures of nursing aide work as applied to patient care.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
Knowledge of standard asepsis, hygiene, and infection-control procedures.
Knowledge of standard charting procedures.
Knowledge of standard instruments and equipment used in routine patient examinations and treatment.

Responsibilities

Accurately observe, record, and report patient information.
Follow nursing-care standards and hospital and Department of Patient Care Services policies and procedures.
Assess and document vital signs for stable patients requiring checks no more often than every four hours, after the RN completes the initial admission vital signs.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide assigned routine care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and measurement of intake and output, under RN supervision and using universal precautions.
Follow safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
Consider age-specific needs and provide age-appropriate care to patients and families.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, staff, and community members, including during stressful situations; use active listening and help maintain a quiet care environment.
Ensure patient identification and allergy bands are in place, and dress appropriately with a name badge.
Follow unit and departmental staffing and scheduling guidelines.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment; maintain supplies and equipment for the desk and unit and keep work areas and halls clean.
Provide break relief or assist the unit clerk as needed, when applicable.
On selected units, assist with delegated rehabilitation activities after cross-training and under the supervision of a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Orient patients and families to the environment.
Provide sitter duties when needed.
Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, coordinate immediate care needs, and intervene as needed with interdisciplinary team members.
Respond appropriately to alarms and report out-of-parameter alarms to the RN.
Respond promptly to patient and staff needs; handle messages appropriately and notify the Resource Nurse and others about patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Stock patient rooms with supplies and other items as needed.
On applicable units, support family-centered care and help ensure areas and halls are child-proof.
Transport patients to off-unit procedures according to transport policy and as needed for admissions, discharges, and procedures.
Use the computerized electronic health record according to job requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
Complete the orientation program and participate in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
Contribute positively to unit, department, and hospital goals.