Nursing Assistant, Full-time, Operating Room, 8hr Variable start- Marina Hospital

CEDARS-SINAI; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support non-acutely ill patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care. You will work under the supervision of the RN in charge to maintain safety and a clean environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, monitoring patient status, and communicating changes to the RN and team. A CNA is preferred and current BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience preferred.
• English reading and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment under supervision of the RN in charge.
• Assists physicians with procedures under the direction of an RN.
• Demonstrates effective communication with RN, team, and physicians.
• Documents according to standards and completes duties within shift.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Patient communication

Care coordination

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

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: Variable start 8hr shift

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