Nursing Assistant - Telemetry 232

St. Rose Hospital; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, CA is seeking a Per-Diem Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LVN supervision. The role involves basic nursing tasks, assistance with activities of daily living, and data collection relevant to the plan of care.

The position requires a current CNA certificate (preferred) and BLS, good English communication, and basic computer skills. Prior acute or long-term care experience is preferred, with exposure to blood and body fluids and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Current CNA certificate preferred.
• Current BLS required.
• Proof of license and certification is required at time of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• A minimum of one to two-year experience in an acute/long-term care facility is preferred.
• Demonstrates written and verbal competency in the English language.
• The employee must demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids.
• Often exposed to infection.
• Will be fit tested for a particular respirator.
• Works with electrical equipment.
• Occasional exposure to radiation (X-Ray).

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, perform specific patient care services delegated by a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Assist with patient Care and activities of daily living.
• Demonstrate competence in caring for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as assigned.
• Communicate to the RN pertinent information related to patient's plan of care.
• Perform clerical and computer entry functions when needed, based on service needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job description/Responsibilities:

Per-Diem Multiple Shifts APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $31.82 - $38.00 Under direct supervision is responsible for performing specific services for patients, which are delegated by a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Nursing Process 1. Assessment Collects data and reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge. 2. Planning Communicates to the RN pertinent information that may relate to the patient's plan of care. 3. Implementation Performs various patient care patient activities and related non-professional services. Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient's age-related and other physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs and carrying out patient care activities. 4. Evaluation Communicates patient responses to care to the RN Professional Behavior 1. Confidentiality and Legal Issues Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to legal issues and patient rights in a confidential manner. Professional Performance 1. Knowledge Base and Technical Skills Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in inpatient care utilizing hospital and service-specific standards of care. Assists with patient care and activities of daily living in keeping with hospital policies and procedures. 2. Working Relationships Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others. 3. Attendance, Punctuality, and Dress Code Meets service-specific and hospital standards related to attendance and dress code. 4. Safety Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified in hospital policies. 5. Communication Demonstrates effective communication skills utilizing lines of authority appropriately. Performs clerical and computer entry functions when needed, based upon service needs. Other Duties Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Manager.

Required Qualification:

• * Current CNA certificate preferred.
• * Current BLS required.
• * Proof of all license and certification is required at time of hire.
• * High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• * Required educational levels call for proof at the time of hire.
• * A minimum of one to two-year experience in an acute/long-term care facility is preferred.
• * Demonstrates written and verbal competency in the English language.
• * The employee must demonstrate basic computer skills.
• * Will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids.
• * Often exposed to infection.
• * Will be fit tested for a particular respirator.
• * Works with electrical equipment.
• * Occasional exposure to radiation (X-Ray).

Job Family: Healthcare Support Occupations

Occupations: Nursing Assistants

Degree Required: High School Diploma/Ged Or Higher