Nursing Assistant - PCU Cardiac Surgery 3T - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Day Shift - FT
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
HoursShift Start Time:Shift End Time:Additional Shift
Information:Weekend Requirements:On-Call Required:NoHourly Pay
Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$20.000 - $22.314 - $26.777
-The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably
expects to pay for this position.--- The actual pay rate and pay
grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors,
including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and
abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates,
marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and
employer business practices. - -What You Will DoCollaborates with
the interprofessional team in the delivery of quality
patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Delivers care with consideration to age specific needs / care.
Contributes to overall unit functions.Required Qualifications
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart AssociationPreferred Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
- Other Comparable to certified nursing assistant course
- 1 Year recent experience in geriatric setting or recent
experience in an acute care hospitalEssential Functions
- Admissions, Discharge and Transfer ResponsibilitiesMay be
responsible for some or all of the following duties:Ensures
complete room set up for new admission (bedpan, urine container,
tissue paper, basin, fresh water, etc.)Meets and greets new
patient/resident and family members on admission to unitOrients
patient/resident and family to the facility/room.Inventories and
documents patient's personal belongings on inventory sheet upon
admission and updates as needed.Accounts for patient's belongings
during transfer and discharge process.Transfers/transports patient
to activities, therapies and other departments on time and in a
safe manner.As directed by RN, appropriately enters orders related
to equipment, supplies and dietary needs; seeks RN clarification
when needed to ensure accuracy.D/c's patient from IDX within
expected timeframe of patient leaving unit.Removes all patient's
equipment and supplies upon discharge.Ensures room preparations
set-up for next admission.
- Patient Care ActivitiesCompletes and signs appropriate
documents accurately and timely.Provides patient care within scope
of responsibilities.Provides and documents daily care of patient
per unit standards.In monitored units, follows telemetry process
and collaborates with central telemetry for
initiating/discontinuing monitoring.Identifies and communicates new
resident/patient care issues/concerns.Communicates changes in
patients/residents condition.Takes rapid action in life threatening
situations and immediately notifies the licensed nurse.Communicates
or questions requests outside of scope of practice to appropriate
personnel.Communicates plans to transfer patients / residents to
other departments or discharge to home.Communicates incomplete work
requiring follow-up before the end of shift to licensed nurse.
- SafetyComplies with universal precautions and hospital
infection control policies.Uses proper body mechanics and available
support equipment to ensure patient's safety and avoid personal
injury.Identifies and communicates patients who are at risk for
injury to self and othersComplies with hospital policy in
management of patients in restraintsLabels/stores, ensures safety
of patient's belongings (hearing aids, glasses,
dentures)Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and available
support equipment to ensure patient's safety and avoid personal
injuryReports personal injury within two hours after incident
happened, and completes the ART and state claim formsFollows safety
procedures required for equipment useReports observed hazards and
unsafe practice.
- Time ManagementDemonstrates ability to prioritize workload in
accordance with patient's needs and staffing patterns, as
appropriate.Validates understanding of new patient needs or changes
assignmentCommunicates with other staff to develop plan for best
use of resourcesAsks for assistance to get workload
done/completedReports to license nurse or supervisor when unable to
respond to number of current demands.Seeks feedback from co-workers
about strategy to complete work more efficiently.Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to perform all baseline
resident / patient care skills under guidance of licensed
Nurse.
- Fluent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.Sharp
HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected
veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual
with disability or any other protected classH.S. Diploma or
Equivalent; Other; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association;
Acute Care
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