On-Call Nursing Attendant: Patient Care & Support

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER Nursing Attendant in Downey, CA provides direct patient care under RN/physician supervision. Delivers compassionate support and adheres to hospital standards while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.

Responsibilities include safe patient handling, accurate data reporting to the RN, timely response to calls, and collaboration with the care team. On-call schedule may vary; certification in Basic Life Support is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Nursing Attendant in an acute hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or convalescent care setting.
• Current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities under RN/physician supervision within scope of competency.
• Communicates with patient and care team respectfully and professionally.
• Documents patient information legibly and timely; maintains confidentiality.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens with proper body mechanics.
• Adheres to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of practice.

Job description

KAISER Nursing Attendant in Downey, CA provides direct patient care under RN/physician supervision. Delivers compassionate support and adheres to hospital standards while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.

Responsibilities include safe patient handling, accurate data reporting to the RN, timely response to calls, and collaboration with the care team. On-call schedule may vary; certification in Basic Life Support is required.