The brand-new Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Medical Facility (SSRRH) lies in the heart of Northern California’s famous white wine country, simply 50 miles north of San Francisco and 30 minutes from the stunning Pacific Coast. Offering quality healthcare services to the locals of Sonoma County for over 130 years, SSRRH has 118 accredited beds (84 Inpatient, 24 Outpatient & 10 Labor & Delivery) and serves a population of more than 130,000 people. Centers of excellence include: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Providers, and Level III NICU.
The Nursing Assistant (NA) works under the guidance of the RN or LVN. The NA is accountable for proficient, thoughtful and customized health and basic nursing take care of a group of clients for which the NA has actually shown age specific competencies (e.g., important signs, hygiene, ADL). The incumbent has access to Protected Health Info as needed to accomplish the accountabilities as laid out in this task description. This consists of access to the patient’s medical record.
Carry out client care treatments and evaluations for which competency has actually been shown.
Observes and reports, patient action to administered medication and negative effects.
Collects data and reports to RN in a prompt manner (e.g., important indications, height, weight, consumption and output).
Makes use of devices and materials properly and successfully.
Takes and tapes medical information. Observes and reports both physical and emotional issues of patient to RN.
Properly supplies basic nursing care within scope of practice (e.g., Health, ADL).
Performs basic procedures (enemas, ted stockings, ace plasters, ice packs, foley maintenance, mouth suctioning with oral suction suggestion).
Collects non intrusive specimens (e.g., urine, sputum).
Completes appointed jobs in a timely way within the plan of care
Credentials
Education:
· High school graduation or equivalent required. Accreditation as nurse assistant required.
Experience:
· Minimum of 6 months experience in healthcare facility, nursing school or long term care facility.
· CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire.
· Maintain department competency based requirements (CBAs) for Nurse Assistant.
Knowledge:
· Communicates successfully in English (verbal and written).
· Has efficient skills in interaction and interpersonal relationships.
· Has the versatility to adapt to new and changing scenarios.
· Has the ability to believe seriously and set concerns.
· Gets involved as a collaborative member of the Patient Care Group.
Special Skills/Competencies:
· Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills required to offer age-specific care to patients served.
· Shows proficiencies required by department (per initial orientation and yearly review). Working knowledge of established safety topics (e.g., Infection Control, Electrical Security, Catastrophe) as needed by department and organizational requirements.
Sutter Medical.
Comments
Post a Comment