Nursing Assistant

Nursing AssistantSign On Bonus EligibleDefault Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)Hours: 36Salary range: $20.71 - $31.46Schedule: Full TimeShift Hours: 12 Hour employeeDepartment: Telemetry AP4NJob Objective: Performs Nursing Assistant skills under the direction of clinical director, clinical coordinator or registered nurse (RN).Job Description: Education: Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after June 6, 2022 Licensure/Certification: Required: 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 Reports To: Clinical Director Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens: High PotentialSkills, 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 skillsEssential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates 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.