Nursing Assistant, Full-time, PACU, 12hr days- Marina Hospital
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. The role supports patients’ psychosocial and physical needs and provides care appropriate to patients’ age and condition, including geriatric and general populations. The assistant explains care to patients and families, answers questions within scope of practice, communicates observations and changes in patient status to licensed personnel, and supports the patient and family in the plan of care. The position is full-time in the PACU at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital, with 12-hour day shifts from 0600 to 1830, including some weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- Current BLS certification required.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
- Six months to one year of work-related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice, meeting psychosocial and physical needs.
- Perform basic patient care responsibilities according to age-specific standards of care.
- Notify appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain.
- Communicate observed changes in patient status and responses to the Registered Nurse.
- Assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance using techniques appropriate to the patient’s age and physical condition.
- Explain care to patients and families before providing it and answer questions within scope of practice.
- Communicate appropriately with the Nursing Unit Director, Charge Nurse and/or team leader, coworkers, and physicians.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ condition and age, including geriatric and general populations.
- Assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
- Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
- Meet documentation standards and policies and complete documentation within the shift.
- Demonstrate knowledge of disease entities.
- Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Perform other assigned duties within scope of practice and other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
