Nursing Assistant, Full-time, PACU, 10hr days- Marina Hospital

Cedars-Sinai; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital is seeking a compassionate Nurse Assistant to support non-acute patients with daily living activities and basic nursing tasks under the supervision of the RN. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with feeding and hydration while communicating patient needs clearly to the nursing team.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and 6 months to 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• High School diploma/GED required; CNA preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• 6 months to 1 year work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care for non-acute patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment under supervision of the RN.
• Notify licensed personnel of patient pains or status changes.
• Assist with feeding and fluid balance as appropriate for patient age and condition.
• Document care activities and participate in plan of care with the nursing team.

Skills

English proficiency

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, their families 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 career opportunities 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 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