Nursing Assistant, Part-time, Float Pool, 12hr Nights Marina Hospital

Cedars-Sinai; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our night shift team. You will provide essential basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients under RN supervision, ensuring safety, comfort and accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates read and communicate effectively in English, have a GED or HS diploma, and possess basic computer skills. Current BLS is required; CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English
• Basic computer knowledge for charting and documentation
• GED or high school diploma required

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice
• Notifies licensed personnel when patient reports pain or changes in condition
• Assists with feeding and maintaining fluid balance
• Communicates with RN, unit director, and physicians
• Documents care and completes tasks within shift
• Assists with procedures under RN direction
• Interacts professionally with patient and family to participate in care planning
• Demonstrates ability to work under stressful conditions

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

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:

• 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: Night Shift 1800- 06:30 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