Nursing Assistant

Sutter Health; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate to perform routine patient support and care in outpatient services. The role emphasizes following established standards of care, privacy, and safety while collaborating with the healthcare team to support the patient’s plan of care.

Prerequisites include a HS diploma or GED and BLS certification, with strong communication and time-management skills. The position is full-time, daytime shifts in Santa Rosa, CA.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Proficiency in patient-care techniques and routine clinical procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patient care, support and services.
• Adheres to policies, procedures and privacy/safety standards.
• Interacts with patients, families and healthcare providers to support care plans.
• Utilizes basic medical equipment and clinical procedures as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency care

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Time management

Office software

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLS Healthcare Provider

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SOPS-Sutter Outpatient Services - Outer Bay

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.

Job Description:

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 collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $28.88 to $40.42 / 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.