Nursing Assistant -Medical/Surgical (5N)-Sharp Memorial Hospital-Night Shift-Per Diem
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
HoursShift Start Time:7 PMShift End Time:7:30 AMAdditional Shift
Information:Weekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Call Required:NoHourly
Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$22.000 - $24.545 -
$29.454 -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 Do
Collaborates 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
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions
May 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 unit
Orients 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.
Completes 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.
Complies 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 others
Complies with hospital policy in management of patients in
restraints
Labels/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 injury
Reports personal injury within two hours after incident happened,
and completes the ART and state claim forms
Follows safety procedures required for equipment use
Reports observed hazards and unsafe practice.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload in accordance with
patient's needs and staffing patterns, as appropriate.
Validates understanding of new patient needs or changes
assignment
Communicates with other staff to develop plan for best use of
resources
Asks for assistance to get workload done/completed
Reports 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
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 class
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Acute Care; AHA Basic Life Support for
Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart
Association; Nursing-Nursing Assistant
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