Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $21.00

Nursing Assistant

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

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Central Valley Specialty Hospital, a leading post-acute care facility and we are seeking compassionate and dedicated nursing assistants to join our dynamic healthcare team.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and family-oriented work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, possess the necessary qualifications, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to join our team.

License / Certification & Position Qualifications :

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accredited provider.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hospital experience as a nursing assistant or as an actively enrolled nursing student.

Compensation and Benefits :

Central Valley Specialty Hospital offers competitive compensation, with individual wages determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and professional growth of our nursing staff. Our benefits include :

Flexible scheduling, allowing nurses to choose their own shifts

Shift differentials for NOC shifts (overnight) and weekends

Sick time and Paid Time off (PTO) for work-life balance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement to support further education and career development

Life and Disability Insurance

About Us :

Central Valley Specialty Hospital is the only Long Term Acute Hospital within 90 minutes of Modesto. We are part of a healthcare system that provides care throughout

California. We are growing and continue to add more services to our system. Join our team today!

Central Valley Specialty Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Standard shift :

Day shift

Night shift

Weekly schedule :

3x12 (Full Time)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PERFORMS VITAL SIGNS ACCURATELY

Takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure using appropriate single usepatient equipment.

Measures and records fluid and food intake and output

Records calorie count accurately

Performs weights accurately

PERFORMS TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES APPROPRIATELY

Collects specimens, gives sitz baths

Assists in physical examinations, special treatments or postmortem care as directed.

Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assiststransporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs

III. CLEANS EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS APPROPRIATELY

MAINTAINS CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT

Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans,urinals, and wheelchairs. Ensures that such equipment is labeled and properly storedwhen not in use. Empties canisters as needed. Follows appropriate Infection Controlprotocol.

Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition. Makes beds, replaces soiledlinen, straightens bedside tables, discards trash, keeps window ledges free of clutter,removes unused equipment and returns to storage after it is properly cleaned.

MAINTAINS UNIT STOCK LEVELS OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT ASDIRECTED

Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed. Checks trays, charts and cabinets for adequacy of inventory; assists with cleaning when necessary.

PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATELY.

Performs services for the patient involving bathing using basinless bath products, oralhygiene, care of hair, and oral feeding.

Answers patient lights and performs services in a timely manner that adds to thephysical well-being of the patient. C. Participates in hourly rounds.

Reports any unusual circumstances or change in patient's condition to the LPN and / orSupervisor.

Recognizes and communicates cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates basic life support.

Observes patients for unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports significantfindings to LPN / Supervisor.

Practices good isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control thespread of infection.

Performs all other duties as required.

PROVIDES A LEVEL OF COMPETENCY TO PATIENTS AGES 18 ANDOLDER.

Adults :

Involves them with care planning by meeting any needs they identify duringassessment.

Identifies their normal patterns of living and strives to attain them.

Geriatric :

Strives to obtain understanding by speaking distinctly and moving slowly.

Involve family as much as possible.

Explains all procedures, provides for adequate rest periods, and listens to theirconcerns and fears.

VII. UPHOLDS ALL SERVICE STANDARDS

Safety- We do no harm and create an error-free environment.

Follow environment of care plan

Follow established clinical practices

Routine assessment of the environment for high risks with immediate correction (lookfor dangerous things and fix them; identify high-risk issues and fix them)

Pay attention to detail

Communication- We engage our customers in exchanging clear, timely and accurateinformation.

Listen carefully

Ensure understanding of treatment and services

Timely follow-up on commitments

Constantly learn about the customers and identify their needs

Courtesy- We treat everyone with respect, social sensitivity and professionalism.

We acknowledge our customers with a smile and treat them as welcomed guests

Listen to our customers

Look at each interaction as an opportunity to promote courtesy with our customers

We treat each other as we treat our guests

We strive to exceed our customers expectations

Presentation- We provide a positive customer experience through the appearance of ourenvironment and employees.

Maintain a clean and organized environment, including workspaces

Control hospital odors

All employees are compliant with the dress code

All employees communicate in a professional and courteous manner, including bodylanguage

6.Protect the privacy of patients

7.Maintain a quiet atmosphere

Efficiency- We use resources appropriately to benefit the customer and the organization.

Availability, assessment and application of resources

Do it right the first time

Pay attention to details

Save steps through planning

Timely responses