Patient Mobility Team Member, Per Diem, Variable Shift-10Hr

Adventist Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay. Job Summary: Acts as a Nurse Assistant or staff member with additional patient mobility training who provides safe patient transfer assistance using approved assistive devices and procedures in the acute hospital setting. Acts as a coach to nursing, physical therapists, and families on proper techniques for safe patient mobility and is assistive devices.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' technical experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Determines the appropriate equipment and method of patient transfer after assessing the patient’s ability to provide assistance, bear weight, cooperate and follow directions, height/weight, special circumstances, and physician orders.
• Demonstrates use of patient transfer equipment/device use, patient mobility techniques, and body mechanics in a safe manner.
• Transfers patients from bed to chair, toilet/commode and return, bed to gurney and return, and repositioning up in bed or chair.
• Provides minor patient care assistance as needed and time allows, during performance of mobility duties, such as incontinence care, setting patient or tray up for meals, etc.
• Actively participates in educational activities and self-development to enhance professional growth.
• Offers assistance to escort team or nurses as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees