Description |
Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Southern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. That's because each of us-from our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-shares a commitment to providing the best possible care experience. One of the most diverse regions in the country, Southern California offers everything from quaint coastal communities to bustling urban cities, high desert plains to snowy mountain peaks. Here, you'll find the cultural, lifestyle, and recreational amenities to complement your work and your life. Come discover the resources, support, and opportunity you need to build the career you've always wanted.
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:
- Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude
- Identifies & supports new ideas
- Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command & issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes
- Participates in problem identification & resolution in collaboration w/ the RN
- Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities & notifies RN if unable to complete assignments
- Complies w/ regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, & standards of practice
- Correctly identifies patient & scheduled procedure
- Performs patient care activities, w/in the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned
- Reports unusual findings to the RN
- Collects data & provides information in a timely manner to the RN which may assist w/in the revision of the plan of care
- Discharge barriers are discussed w/ the RN & intervention taken as directed
- Adheres to hospital standards, which customize care for age-related needs of the population served
- Keep health care team members informed regarding patient's responses to interventions w/ their scope of competency
- Documentation reflects through data collection w/in the scope of competency
- Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self & others
- 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, ie, planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing & improving
- Utilizes computer systems effectively & efficiently
- Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, & specific department
- Assists members who are less than satisfied w/ their experience by listening & taking responsibility w/in 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 w/in their scope of competency
- Maintains & protects patient confidentiality
- Attends all mandatory meetings & inservices
- 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
- Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment
- Fiscal Responsibility 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
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Requirements |
Pay Grade: 23
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a Nursing Attendant in an acute hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or convalescent care setting.
- 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.
- Current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
- Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis, preferred.
- Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents within their scope of competency, preferred.
- May be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency, preferred.
- Willing to be trained on computer systems, preferred.
Primary Location: California-Los Angeles
Scheduled Hours (1-40): 0
Shift: Night
Working Days: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 11:30 PM
Working Hours End: 8:00 AM
Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group: United Healthcare Workers - West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job: Patient Care Services (Non RN)
Public Department Name: 6 East Step Down
Travel: No
Job Eligible for Benefits: No
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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