Patient Mobility & Transfer Specialist

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a Nurse Assistant with mobility training to provide safe patient transfer assistance in an acute hospital setting. You will coach nursing staff, family members, and therapists on proper techniques and use of assistive devices.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, and preferred associates/technical degree with optional two years of related experience. This is a full-time, day-shift role at our San Luis Obispo location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BLS certification required
• Two years' technical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Determines the appropriate equipment and method of patient transfer after assessing patient ability and physician orders.
• Demonstrates transfer equipment use and body mechanics for safe mobility and transports patients between bed, chair, gurney, and repositioning.
• Provides minor patient care assistance as needed during mobility tasks (e.g., incontinence care, setting up meals).
• Participates in educational activities to enhance professional growth.
• Assists escort team or nurses as needed and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent

Job description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a Nurse Assistant with mobility training to provide safe patient transfer assistance in an acute hospital setting. You will coach nursing staff, family members, and therapists on proper techniques and use of assistive devices.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, and preferred associates/technical degree with optional two years of related experience. This is a full-time, day-shift role at our San Luis Obispo location.