Nursing Assistant- 3N Medical Neuroscience -Sharp Memorial Hospital-Day Shift-Part time

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

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, considering age-specific needs. The role also contributes to overall unit functions and performs patient care, admission, discharge, transfer, safety, and time-management duties within the scope of responsibility. This is a part-time position at Sharp Memorial Hospital on the 3N Medical Neuroscience unit. The day shift runs from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a 12-hour shift and a 12/36 AWS hours requirement. Weekend work is required every other weekend; on-call is not required. The 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. The posting is limited to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit during the stated internal posting period.

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

Collaborate with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, while considering age-specific needs.
Contribute to overall unit functions.
Prepare rooms for admissions and ensure rooms are ready for the next admission.
Greet new patients or residents and family members, orient them to the facility or room, and inventory and document belongings.
Account for patient belongings during transfers and discharge.
Transport patients to activities, therapies, and other departments safely and on time.
Enter equipment, supply, and dietary orders as directed by an RN, seeking clarification when needed.
Discharge patients from IDX within the expected timeframe and remove equipment and supplies after discharge.
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 collaborate with central telemetry when monitoring is started or discontinued.
Identify and communicate care concerns, changes in patient condition, incomplete work, and transfer or discharge plans to appropriate staff.
Take prompt action in life-threatening situations and immediately notify the licensed nurse.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policies, equipment safety procedures, and other safety practices.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patient safety and prevent personal injury.
Identify patients at risk of injury to themselves or others; protect and appropriately store belongings such as hearing aids, glasses, and dentures.
Report personal injuries within two hours and complete the ART and state claim forms; report hazards and unsafe practices.
Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing patterns, validate understanding of new patient needs or assignment changes, and coordinate with staff on resource use.
Ask for assistance when needed and report to the licensed nurse or supervisor when unable to meet current demands.
Seek feedback from coworkers about completing work more efficiently.