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 is seeking an Acute Care Assistant to support RN-led patient care on the floor. You will assist with hygiene, daily living activities, nutrition and mobility, while maintaining professional relations with patients and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and CN A certification is preferred. EMT/paramedic experience or nursing school enrollment is helpful, with acute nursing assistant experience valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• EMT-2 Paramedic experience or nursing school enrollment encouraged.
• Acute Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform basic activities of daily living and patient hygiene tasks.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with monitoring EKGs as directed.
• Assist with nutrition, ambulation and transferring patients.
• Maintain infection control and professional, friendly interaction with patients and staff.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Patient care

Transfers

Vital signs

EKG

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

CNA Certification preferred

EMT-2 Paramedic or nursing school enrollment

ACUTE Nursing Assistant experience preferred

Job description

Department:North 2 TelemetryShift:Primarily Days (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.