Patient Care Attendant: Compassionate Team Player

NALHE; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nursing Attendant to perform patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN or physician. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, confidentiality, and respectful collaboration with patients, families, and the health care team.

The incumbent supports the care plan by collecting data, communicating changes to the RN, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment while adhering to established standards of care and patient privacy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude; identifies and supports new ideas.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, to achieve outcomes.
• Participates in problem identification and resolution with the Registered Nurse.
• Prioritizes work to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies RN if unable to complete assignments.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Documents clearly, with legible, dated, and signed records; ensures completeness of activities performed.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens using proper body mechanics.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and uses hospital computer systems effectively.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nursing Attendant to perform patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN or physician. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, confidentiality, and respectful collaboration with patients, families, and the health care team.

The incumbent supports the care plan by collecting data, communicating changes to the RN, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment while adhering to established standards of care and patient privacy guidelines.