Nursing Assistant – Sequoia Patient Care Unit

Stanford Health Care•Redwood City, CA

1d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at Stanford Health Care functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The NA supports the care team through implementation of direct and indirect patient care. They record, and report patient information, provide assistance with activities of daily living, and perform simple treatments and procedures. The NA allows for the provision of optimal patient care by ensuring a clean, orderly patient and unit environment and communicating patient status changes to the relevant RN or Resource Nurse. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Requirements

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 with staff, patients, and families, both verbally and in writing
Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations
Ability to learn standard nursing procedures used in patient care; elicit information related to patient symptoms
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the specific individuals, including age
Ability to solve problems effectively using appropriate resources; is 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 admission, discharge, procedures, etc
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 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
BLS - Basic Life Support required

Responsibilities

Providing appropriate, direct and indirect patient care.
Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
Maintaining an accurate record of patient information and procedures performed.
Ensuring patient and unit environment cleanliness and order.
Responding appropriately to emergent events.
Ensuring patient identification and allergy band presence on the patient at all times.
Carrying out other clerical tasks as needed.
Cleaning and disinfecting equipment as appropriate
Maintain unit equipment and supplies in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements
Maintain clear and uncluttered paths of travel and egress for patients, employees, and visitors
Identify and escalate defective/broken equipment and supplies
Contributing to quality/process improvement and unit-based initiatives when appropriate
Responsible for the strict maintenance of patient confidentiality and compliance with facility and regulatory agency requirements.
May cross train to the Unit Secretary role to assist in providing additional Unit Secretary coverage as appropriate per the manager’s discretion.
Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department of Patient Care Services.
Documents vital signs on stable patients requiring vital signs. Stable is defined as patients that require vital signs no more often than every 4 hours. The initial set of admission vital signs has been completed by the RN.
Completes orientation program and participates in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge skills.
Considers age-specific needs when interacting with patients and families.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Prioritizes patient care and care related activities.
Demonstrates effective communication skills, especially in stressful situations.
Communicates in a compassionate manner, is patient and courteous utilizing active listening skills as well as helping to maintain a quiet patient care environment.
Dresses appropriately and wears name badge.
Follows unit and departmental guidelines relate to staffing and scheduling.
May provide break relief or assistance to the unit clerk as needed and if applicable.
On certain units, after cross-training in the area of rehabilitation activities, assists patients with and/or provides efficient care related to rehabilitative activities as delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Orients patient and family to environment.
Performs routine patient care (hygiene, nutrition, elimination, measuring I/O's) utilizing universal precautions under the direction and supervision of a RN as assigned.
Note: On selected units, with Patient Care Manager approval, may perform specific skills after documented instruction, such as electrocardiograms.
Provides sitter duties when needed for a patient.
Recognizes and provides age-appropriate care based on the needs of the patient and family.
Responds appropriately in actual or potential emergency events.
Notifies appropriate personnel, communicates with other personnel to ensure delivery of immediate care needs and intervenes as necessary with families and staff by working with appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
Responds to alarms appropriately and reports to RN when alarms are outside of parameters.
Responds to customer / staff needs in a prompt attentive manner.
Handles messages appropriately using communication etiquette, notifies Resource Nurse and others of patient flow (admissions, transfers, discharges).
Stocks room with supplies and other items as needed.
Transfers patients to off unit procedures according to transport policy.
Assists with patient transport in alignment with SHC policies as appropriate.
Uses the computerized electronic health record in accordance with job requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
May confirm patient diet and assist with patient food tray distribution under the direction of a Registered Nurse.