Nurse Assistant

Overview

Under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse, provides basic nursing care and implements selected aspects of the patients nursing plan of care.

This position requires providing care / service to an acutely ill through rehabilitating patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional / developmental age of the individual served.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures

Participates in all regulatory education and survey activities.

Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care

Basic hygiene and nursing care such as :

Feeding

Bathing

Oral care

Positioning

Ambulating

Bed linen changes

Patient safety measures

Vital sign measurement.

Intake and Output.

Obtaining / transporting of specimens.

Feed patients with swallowing difficulties following individual guidelines and orders from speech therapist

Applies restraint devices, following all requirements for use of and documentation

Non-sterile dressings / binders.

Provides oral care.

Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.

Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use.

Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer's operating instructions. Including, but not limited to :

Blood pressure measurement devices

Thermometers

Scales

Skin pressure relieving devices

Application / management of traction, inmobilizers, CPM

Pulse Oximetry

Bedscales / chairscales

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent

Bilingual (English / Spanish / Vietnamese / Chinese) preferred

Licenses / Certifications

State of California Nursing Assistant Certification

RNA program certification required within 90 days.

Current BLS Card required