Nursing Assistant – Patient Care & Vital Signs (L5)

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will observe and report patient status, assist with daily living activities, and maintain a safe, clean unit environment.

This role requires adherence to hospital policies, effective communication, and compassionate patient interaction. BLS certification is required for employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic accurately.
• Courteous, patient and able to listen actively.
• Effective communication with staff, patients and families.
• Demonstrated customer service skills in high-volume, stressful settings.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proficient English communication in spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record and report patient information accurately.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic care tasks.
• Follow safety guidelines for self, patient and staff.
• Document vitals and communicate changes to RN or supervisor.
• Maintain clean, orderly patient care environment and supplies.
• Use electronic health records in accordance with hospital policy.

Skills

Reading, writing, arithmetic

Active listening

Effective communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will observe and report patient status, assist with daily living activities, and maintain a safe, clean unit environment.

This role requires adherence to hospital policies, effective communication, and compassionate patient interaction. BLS certification is required for employment.