Nursing Assistant (Cert), Medical and Surgical Care, Part-Time, (36 Hour Week)

Nursing Assistant

Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties.

The purpose of this role is to provide for the care needs of the patient with a focus on those treatments and services, which do not require state licensure. This care team member will provide for the hygiene, personal care, and activities of daily living, assist with tray passing and transport of patients, as needed, and measuring and recording vital signs. Some Nursing Assistants may do EKG tests. Some Nursing Assistants may also perform clerical support functions.

Job Specifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of one year (1040 hours) of experience as a Nursing Assistant; in an acute-care hospital or skilled nursing facility is preferred. Enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of clinical instruction may substitute for the required experience.

License and Certifications:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.

Prerequisite Skills: Ability to read, speak, write clearly and legibly, and understand and follow English verbal and written instructionsAbility to establish priorities and follow through on assigned tasksAbility to communicate clearly, and work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staffKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to learn current in-house computer systemsAbility to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organizationMaintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs, body measurements, weights, intakes and outputs, and other patient data
• Provides hygiene, ADL, comfort and safety measures for the patients
• Provides routine assistance with positioning, ambulation, and transfers
• Assists with simple respiratory therapy treatments for patients
• May perform bedside EKG's and specimen collection
• Prepares patient for OR, diagnostic tests and transport, and assists licensed staff with simple procedures
• Provides troubleshooting and set up of equipment and assists other team members with treatments and procedures
• Sets up, observes, records, and removes traction. Maintains traction equipment and supplies
• Responds to Code 2000 on assigned unit
• Attendance at all mandatory classes and in-services per unit and hospital standards; for example, Mock Code, TB Testing, Safety Quiz
• Transports patients when necessary
• Passes patient meal trays when necessary
• Demonstrates competence in unit specific skills
• May be assigned to perform clerical support functions at the nursing station as determined by departmental shift-to-shift needs.

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standardsCommunication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safetywhich foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth's compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.