Nursing Assistant

Organization

EMC - Eden Medical Center

Position Overview

Provides and assist in quality patient care in the Stepdown ICU / Neurosciences unit under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.

Job Description

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides appropriate direct patient care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service.
• Duties to include, but not limited to : Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of mobile equipment, assisting patients with toileting, taking vital signs, collecting specimens for laboratory testing, assisting patients with feeding, maintaining basic cleanliness of a patient's rooms, transporting patients (including to the morgue as necessary), managing patient equipment.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patients' comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
• Adheres to hospital and nursing department P&P's, objective, QI program, safety, environment and Infection Control standards.

Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

• Maintains effective communication.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Maintains a sufficient level of patient related supplies, stocks warmers with blankets, gloves in rooms, and more duties as assigned.
• Participate in an educational program and in service meetings.

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• HS Diploma
• Other : Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Surgical Instrument Technician program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURECNA

• Certified Nurse Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN

• 2 years CNA experience preferred
• Previous experience in direct patient care preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Assist with lifting, supporting, maneuvering, and adjusting the position of patients weighing over 200 pounds
• Ability to make fine discrimination in sound
• OSHA Risk Category I (High Risk) Occasionally pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Unions

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

Employee Status

Regular

Number of Openings

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $29.77 to $33.34 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.