Acute Care Assistant - Med Surg

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, CA seeks an Acute Care Assistant to support registered nurses with direct patient care during primarily night shifts. Responsibilities include hygiene, ADLs, vital signs, EKGs, ambulation and safe handling of infectious materials.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and current BLS; CNA certification is preferred. This nonprofit hospital serves El Dorado County with a focus on quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Monitors vital signs, EKGs, and basic patient care tasks as directed.
• Provides compassionate, professional care and maintains safe handling of infectious materials.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Compassionate care

Patient transfer

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Department: North 1 Med Surg Shift: Primarily Nights (United States of America) Employee Type: Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable): Minimum Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.15

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Acute Care Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure. Primary tasks include patient hygiene, activities of daily living, nutritional support, vital signs, EKG’s, ambulating and other basic patient care activities as directed. Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. Ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Knowledge

• Must have one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-2 Paramedic) experience, current enrollment in prerequisite courses in nursing school, current enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant training, previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or In-home care, clinical volunteer experience or equivalent combination of education or clinical experience.
• Military equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Acute Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Skills

• The ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• The ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate, caring manner.
• The ability to position and/or transfer patients.

A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY

Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.