Nursing Assistant

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Resource Nursing Pool on the night shift. The role involves providing patient care under RN direction, taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in patient rooms.

Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, California CNA certification if hired after 2016, or a qualifying nursing program; BLS is required. 36 hours weekly; pay is hourly in a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after June 6, 2022.
• CA CNA certification required if hired after April 10, 2016; or ADN/ASN/BSN or LVN completion.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and policies; reports concerns.
• Obtains vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, BP and pain level.
• Documents abnormal values and changes to RN per policy; notes patient changes.
• Performs AM and HS hygiene per standard.
• Positions and ambulates patients per care plan; assists RN with mobility.
• Documents intake/output and daily weights; relays to RN; accurate records.
• Assists with setup and/or feedings of patients.
• Communicates with RN before leaving the unit for any reason.
• Assists with equipment storage, carts and supplies.
• Observes all isolation procedures and regulations.
• Provides safe patient environment; prevents falls; verifies patient ID.
• Adheres to shift report guidelines with RN.
• Performs patient rounds at least hourly.
• Maintains tidiness of patient rooms.
• Completes continuing education as assigned.
• Performs duties under the supervision of the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Empathy in care

Communication skills

Office equipment

Time management

Fine motor skills

Education

HS diploma/GED

CA CNA certification (post-2016)

ADN/ASN/BSN or LVN (alternative)

BLS certification

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Sign On Bonus Eligible Default Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) Hours: 36 Salary range: $19.72 - $29.95 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee Department: Resource Nursing Pool

Job Objective: Performs Nursing Assistant skills under the direction of clinical director, clinical coordinator or registered nurse (RN).

Job Description: Education: Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after June 6, 2022 Licensure/Certification: Required: California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) if hired after April 10, 2016; in lieu of CNA, one (1) complete semester of education in an accredited associate's degree in nursing (ADN or ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program or completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program; American Heart Association BLS Experience: Preferred: Healthcare experience Reports To: Clinical Director Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations, Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions, Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.), Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Fine motor skills, Written and verbal communication skills

• 1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• 2. Obtains vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level.
• 3. Documents and communicates abnormal values and changes to RN per policy; documents observations of patient condition changes to RN.
• 4. Performs AM and HS hygiene per standard.
• 5. Positions and ambulates patients as per care plan; assists RN with re-positioning, ambulating, transporting, and other care as directed.
• 6. Documents Intake, Output and daily weights; communicates information to RN; completes documentation accurately as per policy.
• 7. Assists with set up and/or feedings of patients.
• 8. Communicates with RN or appropriate team member prior to leaving unit for any reasons.
• 9. Assists with equipment storage, retrieval and procedure cart restocking as directed.
• 10. Observes all isolation procedures and regulations.
• 11. Provides safe patient environment at all times; stays with patient who may be in danger of falling or hurting themselves; correctly identifies patient by use of armband; ensures call bell is within reach; application of restraints.
• 12. Adheres to guidelines for change of shift report from assigned RN.
• 13. Performs patient rounds at least every hour.
• 14. Maintains general tidiness of patient room.
• 15. Completes continuing education classes as assigned.
• 16. Performs duties assigned by and under the supervision of the RN.
• 17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we've been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.