Nursing Attendant Woodland Hills, CA
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, performs a variety of patient care functions as assigned and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits in delivery of care; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.
Essential Functions:
- Observes patient/family conditions & reports to RN sudden changes or unusual findings.
- Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period & ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
- Transports patients, equipment, supplies, & specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing & improving.
- Utilizes computer systems effectively & efficiently.
- Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, & specific department.
- Anticipates the customer's desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening & taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
- Assists members who are less than satisfied w/ their experience by listening & taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.
- Promptly answers call lights, alarms, & patient requests.
- Under the direction of the RN, gives patients & their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.
- Maintains & protects patient confidentiality.
- Assures a clean, orderly & functional work environment.
- Attends all mandatory mtgs & inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, & actively participates in other departmental professional development. (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).
- Participates w/ the assessment of current & future unit learning needs & development of annual educational plan.
- Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit & makes recommendation for change.
- Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.
- Reports to assigned area promptly, being present & available for report at beginning of assigned shift.
- Supports a collaborative LMP environment.
- Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.
- Identifies & assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.
- Utilizes payroll & non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.
Qualifications:
Pay Grade: 23
Basic Qualifications:
- BLS (Neonatal Resuscitation Modules 1-4 required for Family Centered Care).
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant may be required as specified by Medical Center.
- State Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of a Nursing Attendant course or current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program.
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a Nursing Attendant in an acute hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or convalescent care setting.
- Current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
- Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.
- Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications:
- AA Diploma.
Notes:
-This is anOn-Call position, daysand hours may vary according to department.
- Rotating weekends.
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