Nurse Assistant

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC; San Gabriel (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC is looking for a Nursing Assistant in San Gabriel, California. As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide basic nursing care under the direction of nursing staff and ensure patient safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma, California Nursing Assistant Certification, and ideally be bilingual. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with basic hygiene, and providing care to acutely ill patients. This role supports the overall mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese) preferred.
• State of California Nursing Assistant Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care under supervision.
• Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures.
• Measures and reports vital signs.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese)

Basic nursing care

Vital sign measurement

Patient safety measures

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

State of California Nursing Assistant Certification

Current BLS Card

Job description

Overview

• Under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse, provides basic nursing care and implements selected aspects of the patients nursing plan of care.
• This position requires providing care/service to an acutely ill through rehabilitating patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

• Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures
• Participates in all regulatory education and survey activities.
• Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care
• Basic hygiene and nursing care such as:
  • Feeding
  • Bathing
  • Oral care
  • Positioning
  • Ambulating
  • Bed linen changes
• Patient safety measures
• Vital sign measurement
• Intake and Output
• Obtaining/transporting of specimens.
• Feed patients with swallowing difficulties following individual guidelines and orders from speech therapist
• Applies restraint devices, following all requirements for use of and documentation
• Non-sterile dressings/binders.
• Provides oral care.
• Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.
• Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use.
• Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions. Including, but not limited to:
  • Blood pressure measurement devices
  • Thermometers
  • Scales
  • Skin pressure relieving devices
  • Application/management of traction, immobilizers, CPM
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Bedscales/ chairscales
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

High school graduate or equivalent

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

State of California Nursing Assistant Certification

RNA program certification required within 90 days.

Current BLS Card required