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

Organization:

SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center

Position Overview:

The primary role of the Nursing Assistant (NA) is to work under the direction of the staff RN as a member of the care delivery team for the patient population they serve, within the scope of their practice. The Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and other unit tasks as delegated by the Staff RN to support the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Description:

Patient Care Process

Provides non-judgmental care towards all patients, regardless of lifestyle, race, religion or beliefs
Performs basic patient care activities related to bathing/hygiene, feeding/nourishment, positioning/comfort, ambulation, elimination and safety as assigned.
Demonstrates early recognition of potential and developing problems and reports them to the direct care RN
Clarifies role expectations of patient care duties with direct care RN throughout the day
Demonstrates good time management / organizational skills by the end of the shift
Completes clerical / unit activities by the end of the shift
Prioritizes patient care duties to ensure that patient safety needs are met
Demonstrates the ability to handle the assigned workload within shift limits
Takes accountability for responding quickly and appropriately to inquiries, requests and call lights
On time to work and ready to start
Offers assistance to others as time allows in order to complete all work assignments on unit
Demonstrates flexibility in compliance with staffing and other unit work routines
Participates in unit performance improvement process as assigned
Participates in maintaining safe working environment for patient / colleagues
Assists in the performance of various tasks associated with the patient admission, transfer and discharge or transportation to other units/departments as required
Performs and documents basic assignment activities such as taking and recording temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, intake / output and other measurements as applicable in an accurate and precise manner
Performs simple basic care procedures
Performs patient hygiene
Turns patients every two hours or more frequently
Performs limited specific procedures such as specimen collection, assisting with patient examination, checking intactness of IV therapy and performing simple treatments
Identifies patients at high risk for potential injury and acts to minimize risks
Maintains safe working environment, able to verbalize potential safety hazards and how to deal with them
Identifies at risk situations and maintains preventive measures (falls, preventive skin care, protective restraint, isolation)
Positions, transfers and ambulates patients
Promotes patient safety in the work environment by maintaining appropriate safety measures, call bell in reach, side rails up, proper patient alignment
Performs duties of a “Safety Sitter”

Leadership / Teamwork

Is able to carry a full patient assignment and meet the needs of each individual patient
Is able to anticipate and handle unexpected situations
Manages multiple priorities systematically, keeping team members informed of the plan
Is self-directed, resolving minor problems on own and if unable utilizes chain of command
Fosters a positive attitude towards department and facility. Shows awareness of impact of own behavior on others
Seeks validation/guidance when necessary to clarify job duties
Consults direct care RN when seeking solutions on patient care problems
Informs direct care RN of any changes in patient s condition
Communicates changes in patient condition to charge nurse
Deals with interpersonal conflicts directly and in private, reporting irreconcilable differences and unprofessional behavior to Nursing Director / Manager in an appropriate and timely manner
Initiates activities when patient census is down, stocking rooms, cleaning up different areas within the unit
Demonstrate support for team members, to ensure the team accomplishes goals. Exemplifies team loyalty
Seeks out constructive feedback. Shares opinions with respect
Problem solves independently at their level, escalates when necessary

Clinical Technical Skills

Demonstrates ability to operate all equipment required to perform job safely, per manufacture guidelines and hospital policy
Maintains a safe, uncluttered working environment (patient rooms, nursing station) ensures all egresses are easily accessible
Reports concerns that impact safe patient unit operations to charge RN
Maintains department specific skills
Utilizes patient mobilization equipment
Completes all trainings on time

Communication

Communicates using lines of authority as appropriate to ensure quality patient care
Answers patient call bells / phone calls courteously and timely
Establishes positive rapport with patients, families/support systems, physicians and co-workers
Communicates with patients, family/support systems in a positive professional manner, answers questions as needed
Utilizes closed loop communication to ensure messages are received and acknowledged to ensure safe patient care
Demonstrates courteous oral/telephone skills

Professional Growth & Development

Accepts responsibility for own actions and takes a proactive approach to problem resolution
Takes responsibility to become familiar with new process or procedures and to get checked off within required time frame
Acknowledges own limitations and seeks help when needed.
Identifies own learning needs and follows through to gain needed knowledge and experience
Continuing education is related to specific area of practice and documented in employee file
Working towards Vocational or Registered Nursing license , higher education (BSN or MSN) to increase knowledge base
Participates in unit specific or hospital projects / committees
Works towards ensuring goals set in prior evaluation are met

EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Associate's

OR Other: RN/LVN student
If RN or LVN student, must be enrolled in accredited School of Nursing/ Vocational Nursing and have completed 2 semesters of clinical experience if in RN program and 1 semester clinical experience if in Vocational program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant license

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

Six months of basic Medical / Surgical acute care experience or 2 semesters of clinical experience if enrolled in RN program or 1 semester if in Vocational program

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Basic Medical/Surgical nursing aide skills,

Basic competencies in the nursing process and pharmacology

Basic knowledge of adolescent, adult and geriatric population

Ability to work with all levels of nursing personnel and assist them in a resource capacity

Effective English written and verbal communication skills.

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $28.55 to $35.86 / 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.

Sutter Health

New Jobs

Assistant-Nursing (SDMC250)