Nursing Assistant-Telemetry AP3S

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for their Telemetry department in Rancho Mirage, California. The role involves performing essential nursing skills under supervision. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and ensuring a safe patient environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a California CNA certification if hired after certain dates. The position offers a full-time schedule with night shifts and a salary range of $19.72 - $29.95 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or higher level degree required if hired after June 6, 2022.
• California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) if hired after April 10, 2016, or complete semester in ADN/BSN program.
• Experience as a BLS provider is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs and documents abnormal values to RN.
• Assists in patient hygiene, positioning, and ambulation.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.

Skills

BLS Certification

Healthcare experience

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Fine motor skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

California Certified Nurse Assistant

Job description

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Default 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 AP3S

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

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after June 6, 2022.
• Licensure/Certification: 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.
• American Heart Association BLS Experience: Preferred.
• Healthcare experience: Preferred.

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.

Reports To: Clinical Director

Persons Supervised: N/A

Ages of Patients: Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential

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.