Acute Care Assistant- Telemetry

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, CA seeks an Acute Care Assistant for primarily night shifts to work under an RN. The role includes patient hygiene, ADLs, vital signs, EKGs, ambulation and safe transfer of patients, with emphasis on compassionate care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and current BLS; CNA certification is preferred and EMT/paramedic experience or nursing school enrollment is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• EMT-2/Paramedic experience or enrollment in nursing-related programs is valued.
• Acute Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with direct patient care that does not require licensure.
• Support patient hygiene, ADLs, nutrition, vital signs and EKGs.
• Ambulate and transfer patients as directed with safe techniques.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ensure safe handling of infectious materials.

Skills

BLS certification

CNA certification

EMT-2/Paramedic experience

Effective communication

Patient transfer

ADL assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department:North 2 TelemetryShift:Primarily Nights (United States of America)Employee Type:RegularPer Diem Type (if applicable):Minimum Pay Range:$21.00 - $24.15Job Description:POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation/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.