Nursing Assistant (NA), Medicine - 0.6 FTE Day (8-HR)

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

4d•$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 (NA) provides basic direct and indirect care as a member of the patient care team. Patient-care activities include measuring, recording, and reporting patient information; providing or assisting with activities of daily living; and performing simple treatments and procedures. The NA addresses 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 0.6 FTE part-time day position with an 8-hour shift at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California. The NA works onsite and reports to and works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

No education required.
No prior experience required.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Ability to accurately 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 work productively with 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 admission, discharge, 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 completes 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 orientation 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.
Ensure patient identification and allergy bands remain in place.
Follow unit and departmental staffing and scheduling guidelines.
Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment; maintain work areas and halls and order and maintain equipment and supplies for the desk area and unit.
Provide break relief or assist the unit clerk as needed and when 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 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 patient and family needs.
Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, communicate to support immediate care, and intervene as needed with the interdisciplinary team.
Respond appropriately to alarms and report alarms outside of parameters to the RN.
Respond promptly and attentively to patient and staff needs; handle messages appropriately and notify the Resource Nurse and others about admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Stock patient rooms with supplies and other items as needed.
Support family-centered care on applicable units.
Transport patients to off-unit procedures according to transport policy.
Use the computerized electronic health record in accordance with job requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
Wear appropriate attire and a name badge.