Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)

Children's Health of Northern CA•Campbell, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RNA position's main purpose is to provide patients with daily care in accordance with state and facility established nursing procedures and as directed by their supervisor. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be able to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional staff.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have certification as an RNA.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must maintain current BLS AND PEARS Certification from (AHA) American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.
One year of pediatrics experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Check daily assignments at the beginning of each shift.
Check Rehab, school, and activity schedule for patients and plan day accordingly.
Measuring weekly weights, quarterly heights, and head circumference per MD orders.
Assist with setting up patients for meals and feeding patients as appropriate.
Reposition those patients every two hours who are unable to turn or reposition themselves using proper body alignment.
Apply/remove splints as instructed/scheduled.
Ambulate/assist patients with mobility as ordered.
Complete all documentation one hour prior to the end of shift.
Communicate with the nurse regarding any questions or concerns pertaining to patients and their care.
Assist with Activity program as assigned.
Notify the nurse when you leave for a break and when you return and who is responsible for the care of your patients.
B&B Documentation every two hours success or failure of each attempt.
Assist Licensed personnel when requested or needed.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members and various other visitors to facility.
Work harmoniously with professional and non-professional staff.
Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Be flexible and willing to incorporate new methods into existing nursing practices.
Not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs (24 hours of Cont. Ed. Per year).
Perform RNA exercises per MD orders and plan of care.
Document exercise in PCC.
Wipe off over bed tables and bedside tables.
Ensure all personal items are put together and put away (basin in center bedside cabinet), medicated creams and ointments returned to licensed personnel.
Ensure no extra linen is stockpiled on beds or furniture.
Ensure wheelchairs are in wheelchair buildings with their foot pedals on the wheelchair.
Wipe off all equipment and IV poles.
Ensure Vanderlift sling, urinals, and graduates go in bathroom racks and labeled.
Maintain neat and orderly environment.
Maintain bathrooms in clean and orderly fashion with all items labeled.
Maintain supplies in rooms at stock levels as indicated.
Replenish supplies at 2 am.
Keep hallways clear of furniture, wheelchairs, extra equipment.
Always ensure that hospital is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. This includes all ancillary department rooms (x-ray, lab, playroom, rehab room, utility room, central supply), patient rooms and staff lounge.
Ensure all beds and privacy curtains are away from doors.
Ensure evening and night shifts lock all doors.
Ensure emergency preparedness in patient rooms.
Be sure to know where a flashlight is located at the beginning of your shift.
Ensure neat wheelchair placement in wheelchair building.
Assure all patient rooms have flashlights available.
Ensure equipment is stored in a safe manner with plugs in red outlets as necessary.
Ensure all beds and privacy curtains are away from doors.
Ensure all outside doors and windows secured (locked) after 6 pm.
Be aware of all fire safety, disaster, evacuation, code information.
Prepare for fire safety.
Set up rooms for admissions.
Ensure appropriate supplies and equipment for admissions.
Orient patient/family to room, hospital, laundry usage, call light etc.
When a patient is transferred or discharged, assist to clean the room help with removing patient’s belongings and take it to the nursing office.
Return unopened supplies to Central for supply.
Discard loose, opened supplies.
Complete belonging sheet and have family sign on admission and when family brings additional items to facility.
When admitting a patient make sure they are aware of hospital laundry usage and call light usage.
Always introduce yourself.
Be sure to complete clothing list and have patient or family to sign.
Record weight and height on admission.