Nursing Assistant - Float Pool, Per Diem, Night Shift

Cedars-Sinai; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support non-acutely ill patients under the supervision of licensed staff. You will help with daily living activities, feeding, and basic nursing tasks while upholding safety and documentation standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and (preferably) CNA credentials. Shifts are night hours, with some weekend work, at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CNA license preferred or in process.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment under supervision of RN.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the RN and team.
• Provides information to patients and families prior to care.
• Assists with feeding and fluid balance as age-appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to work under stressful conditions and with diverse patients.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, theirfamilies and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork,respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting careeropportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Nurse Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the directions and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
• Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing attendant's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial and physical needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the nursing attendant's scope of practice
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pains
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the Registered Nurse (RN) any observed changes in patient status and responses.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nursing Unit Director, Charge Nurse and/or team leader, co-workers and physicians.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including geriatric and general population.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.
• Other duties as needed.

Shifts: Night Shift 1800- 06:30 including some weekends shifts

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

License/Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)
• Current BLS certification (required)

Experience:

• 6 months to 1 year work related experience preferred
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Basic computer knowledge