Nurse Assistant

Description:

Job Summary:
Implements patient care activities under the direction of the registered nurse.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs on patients as directed.
• Documents data collected per standards.
• Collects and reports data to RN for development of plans for meeting patient/family needs.
• Implements and documents safe, therapeutic, and efficient care as directed by RN.
• Supports appropriate priorities for patient care.
• Anticipates need for emotional support.
• Supports the psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient and family.
• Takes preventative measures in giving patient care: Protects skin and mucous membranes. Protects patients from falls or other contact injuries. Uses positioning and/or exercise to prevent injury or the complications of immobility. Removes/reports environmental hazards in the patient care area. Implements interventions appropriate to specific age groups and developmental status of patients.
• Encourages patient/family to participate in treatments as directed.
• Provides transport to and from nursing units.
• Observes, records, and reports patient/family response to nursing care.
• Maintains call light within patients reach and uses designated communication mechanism for patients with impaired hearing, speaking skills, or language barriers.

Grade 160

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Must be a NA or student with one semester in clinical setting or six months experience as an Nurse Assistant.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Must have experience in bedside nursing.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Primary Location: California,Oakland,Oakland Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 03:00 PM
Working Hours End: 11:00 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Oakland Hospital - Operating Room-1 - 0201
Pay Range: $36.04 - $37.92 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.