Nursing Assistant-Telemetry Washington 2N

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, Eisenhower Health cares for patients in Southern California with a focus on compassionate nursing and safety. This role supports RNs in daily patient care and ensures accurate documentation and vital sign monitoring.

Candidates will perform basic nursing tasks, maintain patient environments, and collaborate closely with care teams to deliver high-quality service in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet CNA requirements and comply with hospital policies.
• Requires strong communication with RNs and patients.
• Ability to perform basic nursing tasks.
• Familiar with documentation and vital signs recording.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level.
• Documents abnormal values and changes to RN per policy.
• Positions and ambulates patients as per care plan; assist with repositioning and transporting.
• Documents intake, output and daily weights; communicate with RN.
• Assists with set up and/or feedings of patients.
• Performs rounds at least every hour; maintains patient environment.
• Adheres to shift change guidelines; completes continuing education as assigned.
• Performs duties under supervision of RN; may perform other duties.
• Operates general office equipment; strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate patient care

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• 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

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

Experience:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Obtains vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level.
• Documents and communicates abnormal values and changes to RN per policy; communicates observations of patient condition changes to RN.
• Performs AM and HS hygiene per standard.
• Positions and ambulates patients as per care plan; assists RN with re-positioning, ambulating, transporting, and other care as directed.
• Documents Intake, Output and daily weights; communicates information to RN; completes documentation accurately as per policy.
• Assists with set up and/or feedings of patients.
• Communicates with RN or appropriate team member prior to leaving unit for any reasons.
• Assists with equipment storage, retrieval and procedure cart restocking as directed.
• Observes all isolation procedures and regulations.
• 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.
• Adheres to guidelines for change of shift report from assigned RN.
• Performs patient rounds at least every hour.
• Maintains general tidiness of patient room.
• Completes continuing education classes as assigned.
• Performs duties assigned by and under the supervision of the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.