Nursing Assistant - 5W PCU - Sharp Grossmont - Full Time - Night Shift

Sharp HealthCare•La Mesa, CA

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role provides care that considers age-specific needs and contributes to overall unit functions. This position is in the 5W PCU at Sharp Grossmont and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW. Employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member or qualifying contributor for the duration of the agreement.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Knowledge of basic patient or resident care skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform baseline patient or resident care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Training comparable to a certified nursing assistant course.
One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or recent experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient rooms for admissions and welcome and orient patients, residents, and family members to the unit and room.
Inventory and document patients’ personal belongings on admission, update records as needed, and account for belongings during transfers and discharge.
Transport patients to activities, therapies, and other departments safely and on time.
Enter orders related to equipment, supplies, and dietary needs as directed by an RN; seek clarification when needed.
Discharge patients from IDX within the expected timeframe, remove equipment and supplies, and prepare rooms for the next admission.
Complete and sign required documentation accurately and on time; provide and document daily care according to unit standards and within the scope of responsibilities.
In monitored units, follow the telemetry process and collaborate with central telemetry when initiating or discontinuing monitoring.
Identify and communicate new care issues, changes in patient or resident condition, transfer or discharge plans, and work requiring follow-up.
Take immediate action in life-threatening situations and promptly notify the licensed nurse; refer requests outside the role’s scope to appropriate personnel.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policies, and equipment safety procedures.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patients and prevent personal injury; identify and communicate risks of injury to patients and others.
Safeguard patients’ belongings, including hearing aids, glasses, and dentures; report personal injuries within two hours and complete required ART and state claim forms.
Report hazards and unsafe practices.
Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing patterns, validate understanding of new patient needs or assignment changes, and coordinate with staff on resource use.
Ask for assistance when needed, report when unable to meet current demands, and seek feedback on working efficiently.