Nursing Assistant, AAU 500P L6 - 0.9 FTE Nights (8-HR)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

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 age-appropriate and cultural needs, helps maintain a clean and orderly patient and unit environment, and communicates patient status changes to the RN or, in the RN's absence, the resource nurse. This position is with Stanford Health Care in the AAU 500P L6 unit, working nights on an 8-hour schedule at 0.9 FTE. The role includes routine patient care, vital-sign documentation for stable patients, assistance with patient transport, sitter duties when needed, and use of the electronic health record. The Nursing Assistant works collaboratively with patients, families, staff, and interdisciplinary team members, following safety, infection-control, confidentiality, and patient-centered care standards.

Requirements

No education requirement is specified.
No prior experience requirement is specified.
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, 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-specific needs.
Ability to solve problems effectively using appropriate resources and maintain productive 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 and transport patients as needed.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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, including hygiene, nutrition, and elimination, and measure intake and output as assigned.
Follow safety guidelines for patients, visitors, employees, and self; use universal precautions.
Consider age-specific and cultural needs when caring for and communicating with patients and families.
Communicate compassionately and effectively with patients, families, staff, and community members, including in stressful situations.
Maintain patient identification and allergy bands, and protect the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe patient and unit environment; stock rooms and maintain supplies and work areas.
Complete orientation and participate in learning activities to maintain and improve skills.
Provide break relief or assist the unit clerk as needed and where applicable.
On designated units, assist with rehabilitative activities after cross-training, as delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Perform specific skills on selected units only after documented instruction and Patient Care Manager approval.
Orient patients and families to the environment and support family-centered care where applicable.
Provide sitter duties when needed.
Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergencies and alarms; notify appropriate personnel and the RN of alarms outside parameters, and help ensure immediate care needs are met.
Respond promptly to patient and staff needs and handle messages appropriately; notify the Resource Nurse and others about patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Transport patients to off-unit procedures and for admissions or discharges according to policy.
Use the computerized electronic health record in accordance with job requirements and hospital policies.
Follow unit and departmental staffing and scheduling guidelines.