Nursing Assistant, AAU 300P F3 - 0.8 FTE Rotating (8-HR)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

6d•$36 - $40

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. The role is at Stanford Health Care and is listed as 0.8 FTE with rotating 8-hour shifts. The position requires Basic Life Support certification. Education and experience requirements are not specified. The stated base pay scale generally starts at $36.01–$40.38 per hour; the selected finalist’s salary depends on multiple factors and the pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Requirements

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 effectively using appropriate resources and to 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.
Ability to transport patients as needed for admissions, discharges, procedures, and other purposes.
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 and provide assigned care efficiently.
Follow safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
Complete the orientation program and participate in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
Consider age-specific needs and communicate 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, and help maintain a quiet patient-care environment.
Wear appropriate attire and a name badge.
Ensure the patient has identification and an allergy band at all times.
Follow unit and department staffing and scheduling guidelines.
Help ensure areas and halls are child-proof where applicable (LPCH only).
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment; order and maintain equipment and supplies for the desk area and unit, and keep work areas and halls clean.
Provide break relief or assist the unit clerk when needed and applicable.
After cross-training on certain units, assist with rehabilitative activities as delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Orient patients and families to the environment.
Perform assigned routine patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and measuring intake and output, using universal precautions under RN direction and supervision.
Provide sitter duties when needed.
Provide age-appropriate care based on the needs of patients and families.
Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, communicate to support immediate care, and intervene as necessary with interdisciplinary team members.
Respond appropriately to alarms and report alarms outside parameters to the RN.
Respond promptly and attentively to patient and staff needs; handle messages appropriately and notify the Resource Nurse and others about patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Stock rooms with supplies and other items as needed.
Support family-centered care in everyday work where applicable (LPCH only).
Transport patients to off-unit procedures according to transport policy.
Use the electronic health record in accordance with job requirements and hospital policies and procedures.