Nursing Assistant, Cardiac Telemetry

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

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 uses education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation with 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 diagnosis, in a timely manner. The role follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. This is a full-time, non-exempt, regular position on the Cardiac Telemetry unit at Memorial Medical Center. The schedule is nights, with 12-hour shifts, variable days of the week, and rotating weekends. The position may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret information and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while following standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

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 healthcare providers.
Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on diagnosis and provide care in a timely manner.
Adhere to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.