Nursing Assistant, G1 Oncology - 0.8 FTE Dayshift (8-HR)

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

7d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, the Nursing Assistant 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 Nursing Assistant recognizes and addresses patients’ age-specific and cultural needs, helps maintain a clean and orderly patient and unit environment, and communicates changes in patient status to the RN or, in the RN’s absence, the resource nurse. This is a 0.8 FTE part-time position on an 8-hour day shift at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California. The role requires BLS certification. No education or prior experience is required. Base pay generally starts at $36.01–$40.38 per hour; the final salary depends on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

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 using appropriate resources and 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 and transport patients as needed for admissions, discharges, 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 policies and procedures.
Assess and document vital signs for stable patients who require them no more often than every four hours, after the RN has completed the initial admission vital signs.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, and elimination; measure intake and output using universal precautions under RN direction and supervision.
Follow safety guidelines for patients, visitors, employees, and self.
Complete orientation and participate in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
Consider age-specific needs and communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Contribute positively to unit, department, and hospital goals; communicate compassionately and effectively, including in stressful situations.
Ensure patient identification and allergy bands are in place, and orient patients and families to the environment.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment; maintain supplies and equipment for the desk and unit and stock patient rooms as needed.
Follow unit and departmental staffing and scheduling guidelines; provide break relief or assist the unit clerk when needed and applicable.
On certain units, assist with rehabilitation activities after cross-training, as delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Provide sitter duties when needed.
Recognize and provide age-appropriate care based on patient and family needs.
Respond to actual or potential emergencies, alarms, and customer or staff needs; notify appropriate personnel and the RN when necessary and help coordinate immediate care and patient flow.
Transfer patients to off-unit procedures according to transport policy.
Use the computerized electronic health record in accordance with job requirements and hospital policies.
Support family-centered care where applicable (LPCH only).
Help ensure areas and halls are child-proof where applicable (LPCH only).