Nursing Assistant Renal Tele

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

3d•$26 - $37

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role combines education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner, while following applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. This position is with Sutter Health's MMC-Memorial Medical Center. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt role with a day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 weekly hours, variable days, and rotating weekend requirements. The pay range is $26.13 to $36.58 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for the role, such as chest compressions and dialing 911.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain patient-care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently and as part of a team, accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.