Nurse Assistant Cardiac Telemetry Acute Care

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health in Modesto, CA seeks a healthcare support professional to perform routine patient care and assist the care team. This role emphasizes adherence to standards, privacy, and timely patient support.

The position is full-time on nights with a 36-hour weekly schedule. Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification; benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques and routine medical equipment use.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Good time management and ability to work within procedures.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care and support within the care plan.
• Assist healthcare team and coordinate patient flow during shifts.
• Adhere to privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Organization

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview

Performs routine patient care, support and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Education

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Certification & Licensure

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Skills And Knowledge

• Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.
• Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for role (i.e. chest compressions, dialing 911)
• Ability to follow instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain patient care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

12

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

36

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $26.13 to $36.58 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.