Nursing Assistant-Telemetry AP3N

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 27,166 - 41,259; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for full-time night shifts in Rancho Mirage, California. The role involves performing essential nursing skills under supervision, contributing to patient safety, and assisting in daily care activities.

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma and California CNA certification, with empathy, communication skills, and the ability to adapt to varying situations.

Salary ranges from $19.72 to $29.95 per hour, with potential benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or higher required if hired after June 6, 2022.
• CNA required if hired after April 10, 2016.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program can substitute.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document changes.
• Assist RN with patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Empathy and respect in patient interactions

Ability to operate office equipment

Time management skills

Fine motor skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Sign On Bonus Eligible. Work Shift: Nights (United States of America). Hours: 36. Salary range: $19.72 - $29.95. Schedule: Full Time. Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee. Department: Telemetry AP3N.

Job Objective

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

Education

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

Licensure / Certification

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

Experience

• American Heart Association BLS Experience: Preferred
• Healthcare experience

Reports To

Clinical Director

Supervises

N/A

Ages of Patients

Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens

High

High Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Fine motor skills
• Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Obtains vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level.
3. Documents and communicates abnormal values and changes to RN per policy; communicates observations of patient condition changes to RN.
4. Performs AM and HS hygiene per standard.
5. Positions and ambulates patients as per care plan; assists RN with re-positioning, ambulating, transporting, and other care as directed.
6. Documents Intake, Output and daily weights; communicates information to RN; completes documentation accurately as per policy.
7. Assists with set up and/or feedings of patients.
8. Communicates with RN or appropriate team member prior to leaving unit for any reasons.
9. Assists with equipment storage, retrieval and procedure cart restocking as directed.
10. Observes all isolation procedures and regulations.
11. 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.
12. Adheres to guidelines for change of shift report from assigned RN.
13. Performs patient rounds at least every hour.
14. Maintains general tidiness of patient room.
15. Completes continuing education classes as assigned.
16. Performs duties assigned by and under the supervision of the RN.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.