Nursing Assistant, Med Surg

Sutter Health

Novato, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$32.30–$38.76 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Pressure, Career Development, Cleaning Equipment, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Dialysis, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare Providers, Hemodialysis, Human Anatomy, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Legal, Medical Equipment, Medical Instrumentation, Medical Protocols, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Nursing, Nutrition Therapy, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physiology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Quality of Care, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Specimen Collection, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards of Care, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Water Quality Testing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Novato, CA

POSTED

3 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

NCH-Novato Community Hospital

Position Overview:

Performs routine patient care, support and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Job Description :

_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines._

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

NURSING SERVICES

• Provides appropriate, direct patient care to patients.

• Performs selected procedures, which may include: taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure), setting-up and disinfecting of dialysis machines, collecting specimens, admission, transfer and discharge procedures.

• Provides basic patient care relating to nutrition, elimination, hygiene and mobility.

• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.

• Explains and educates the patient on process of examinations, tests and medical procedures they are performing in a clear and professional manner to alleviate fear and anxiety.

• Mentors and fosters a constructive environment that helps students and new NAs build confidence in their skills, knowledge and abilities.

CLERICAL

• May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving, entering and revising patient electronic health records.

• Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient, including all treatment performed, in medical and departmental records as required.

SAFETY

• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each procedure.

• Inspects and calibrates equipment accordingly for proper operation and records the quality control (QC) results, reporting any malfunctions to the supervisor.

COMPLIANCE

• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.

• Performs quality care in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care.

• Completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.

Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for role (i.e. chest compressions, dialing 911)

Ability to follow instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain patient care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Departments delivering hemodialysis: Demonstrated knowledge of dialysis water quality per AAMI (American Academy of Medical Instrumentation) Standards

Departments delivering hemodialysis: Capable of providing necessary immediate interventions managing dialysis complications, as allowed by scope of practice.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements (https://sutterhealth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/JobAnalysisLibrary/EUOF4OD0VHlApK-zqGv_HeUB2sGpWBjm19Pb9MR3YkL7LA?e=8zSlVr)

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $32.30 to $38.76 / hour

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/