Nursing Assistant (Certified)-Per Diem
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Novato
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Job Description:
Position Overview:The new Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
(SSRRH) islocated in the heart of Northern California's famous wine
country, just 50 miles north of San Francisco and 30 minutes from
the beautiful Pacific Coast. Providing quality health care services
to the residents of Sonoma County for over 130 years, SSRRH has118
licensed beds (84 Inpatient, 24 Outpatient & 10 Labor & Delivery)
and serves a population of more than 130,000 people. Centers of
excellence include: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery,
Women's and Children's Services, and Level III NICU.The Nursing
Assistant (NA) works under the supervision of the RN or LVN. The NA
is responsible for competent, compassionate and individualized
hygiene and basic nursing care for a group of patients for which
the NA has demonstrated age specific competencies (e.g., vital
signs, hygiene, ADL). The incumbent has access to Protected Health
Information as needed to accomplish the accountabilities as
outlined in this job description. This includes access to the
patient's medical record.
- Perform patient care procedures and evaluations for which
competency has been demonstrated.
- Observes and reports, patient response to administered
medication and adverse effects.
- Collects data and reports to RN in a timely manner (e.g., vital
signs, height, weight, intake and output).
- Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately and
effectively.
- Takes and records clinical data. Observes and reports both
physical and emotional concerns of patient to RN.
- Accurately provides basic nursing care within scope of practice
(e.g., Hygiene, ADL).
- Performs simple procedures (enemas, ted stockings, ace
bandages, ice packs, foley maintenance, mouth suctioning with oral
suction tip).
- Collects non invasive specimens (e.g., urine, sputum).
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner within the plan of
careQualifications:Education: High school graduation or equivalent
required. Certification as nurse assistant required. Experience:
Minimum of six months experience in hospital, nursing school or
long term care facility. CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire. Maintain
departmental competency based requirements (CBAs) for Nurse
Assistant. Knowledge: Communicates effectively in English (verbal
and written). Has effective skills in communication and
interpersonal relationships. Has the flexibility to adapt to new
and changing situations. Has the ability to think critically and
set priorities. Participates as a collaborative member of the
Patient Care Team. Special Skills/Competencies: Demonstrates the
basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care
to patients served. Demonstrates competencies required by
department (per initial orientation and annual review). Working
knowledge of established safety topics (e.g., Infection Control,
Electrical Safety, Disaster) as required by department and
organizational standards.Organization:Sutter Santa Rosa Regional
HospitalEmployee Status: RegularBenefits: NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptUnion: YesJob Shift: DayShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of
the Week Scheduled:Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: One Weekend a
MonthSchedule: Per DiemHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:Per DiemApplications
Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Per Diem/ Dayby
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Keywords: Sutter Health, Novato , Nursing Assistant (Certified)-Per Diem, Healthcare , Novato, California
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