Nursing Assistant, Full-time, PACU, 12hr days- Marina Hospital

CEDARS-SINAI; California; Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support non-acutely ill patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, basic patient care, and maintaining a safe environment.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and English communication ability. CNA preferred; day shifts including some weekends are available.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• CNA preferred if available.

Responsabilidades

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients under RN supervision.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and document care provided.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to RN.
• Assist with feeding and fluid balance as appropriate for patient age and condition.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, and health care team.
• Support physicians with procedures under RN direction.

Conhecimentos

English communication

Basic computer knowledge

Formação académica

High School diploma / GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 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