Nursing Assistant - 4E Short Stay/SAFE Unit - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

1d•Onsite

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 with consideration for age-specific needs and contributes to overall unit functions. This position is on the 4E Short Stay/SAFE Unit at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, with a 7:00 PM–7:30 AM schedule and a 12/36-hour requirement. Weekend work is required every other weekend. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member 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 rooms for admissions and greet and orient patients, residents, and family members.
Inventory and document patient belongings on admission, and account for belongings during transfers and discharge.
Transport patients safely and on time to activities, therapies, and other departments.
Enter orders related to equipment, supplies, and dietary needs as directed by an RN, seeking clarification when needed.
Complete discharge-related tasks, 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.
Follow telemetry processes in monitored units and coordinate with central telemetry when initiating or discontinuing monitoring.
Identify and communicate care concerns and changes in patient or resident condition; take immediate action in life-threatening situations and notify the licensed nurse.
Communicate requests outside the scope of practice, transfer and discharge plans, and unfinished work requiring follow-up.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policies, and equipment safety procedures.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patient safety and prevent injury.
Identify patients at risk of injury to themselves or others, and safeguard and store their belongings appropriately.
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, confirm understanding of new or changed assignments, coordinate resources with staff, seek help when needed, and report when demands cannot be met.
Seek coworker feedback on ways to complete work more efficiently.