Nursing Assistant, Full Time Float Pool 12hr Days- Marina Hospital

Cedars-Sinai; California (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital invites applications for a Nurse Assistant to support patient care on the day shift. This entry-level role focuses on daily living activities, basic nursing tasks, and maintaining a safe, clean environment under an RN's supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, current BLS, and English proficiency; CNA certification preferred and 6 months to 1 year of related experience. Good communication and computer basics are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment under RN supervision.
• Communicate patient status changes to RN and team.
• Assist with feeding and monitor fluid balance as appropriate.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

BLS certification (required)

Job description

Make a difference every single day!

Cedars-Sinai Marina 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 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: Day Shift 0600-1830

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