Nursing Assistant-Medical Surgical 2E

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to perform patient care under the direction of the RN and clinical director. You will obtain vital signs, assist with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and daily activities while maintaining safety and comfort for patients.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and CNA or LVN pathway with American Heart Association BLS. You will work in a collaborative team focused on quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher if hired after June 6, 2022.
• CNA certification or LVN program; American Heart Association BLS.
• California CNA licensure if hired after April 10.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document changes.
• Positions with patients; assist RN with mobility and transport.
• Document intake, output and daily weights; chart per policy.
• Assist with set up and/or feedings; maintain patient comfort.
• Communicate with RN or team before leaving unit.
• Observe isolation procedures and maintain safe patient environment.
• Adhere to shift-change routines and keep unit tidy.
• Operate general office equipment; strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Patient care

Safety & compliance

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

ADN/ASN or BSN path

LVN program

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after June 6, 2022

Licensure/Certification:

Required:

• 2016; in lieu of CNA, one (1) complete semester of education in an accredited associate’s degree in nursing (ADN or ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program or completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program; American Heart Association BLS

California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) if hired after April 10,

Experience:

Job Objective:

Performs Nursing Assistant skills under the direction of clinical director, clinical coordinator or registered nurse (RN).

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Obtains vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level.
• Documents and communicates abnormal values and changes to RN per policy; communicates observations of patient condition changes to RN.
• Performs AM and HS hygiene per standard.
• Positions and ambulates patients as per care plan; assists RN with re-positioning, ambulating, transporting, and other care as directed.
• Documents Intake, Output and daily weights; communicates information to RN; completes documentation accurately as per policy.
• Assists with set up and/or feedings of patients.
• Communicates with RN or appropriate team member prior to leaving unit for any reasons.
• Assists with equipment storage, retrieval and procedure cart restocking as directed.
• Observes all isolation procedures and regulations.
• Provides safe patient environment at all times; stays with patient who may be in danger of falling or hurting themselves; correctly identifies patient by use of armband; ensures call bell is within reach; application of restraints.
• Adheres to guidelines for change of shift report from assigned RN.
• Performs patient rounds at least every hour.
• Maintains general tidiness of patient room.
• Completes continuing education classes as assigned.
• Performs duties assigned by and under the supervision of the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.