CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

Department Aide

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11

Full-timeSacramento, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

One year of CNA, nurse assistant, or caregiver experience is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient mobility and admissions, including changing patients into gowns, handling paperwork and belongings, and attaching or removing monitors.
Maintain and stock unit supplies and equipment in procedure rooms; obtain supplies and equipment as needed.
Transport, position, and escort patients; set up rooms and carts according to physician preference cards.
Clean rooms, equipment, and instruments after procedures; apply aseptic technique when providing patient care and handling equipment and specimens.
Respond appropriately in emergency situations and implement the plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Document accurately, legibly, concisely, and on time in accordance with policies and procedures, including specimen requisition slips and labeling as required by the laboratory.
Use the computerized documentation system competently and perform and document assigned quality control checks.
Apply organization, priority-setting, and problem-solving skills.
Participate in self-directed learning and continuing education for professional development.
Apply safety precautions and principles to patient care, including applicable National Patient Safety Goals.
Participate in unit, service-line, and CHW quality and performance improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction.
Access and distribute drugs or medical supplies in accordance with hospital policy, as applicable.

Desired Qualifications

One year of surgery experience is preferred.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Department Aide, you will serve as a vital member of the healthcare team, providing essential patient care supportive services under direct RN supervision. Your accountability ensures efficient patient care.Every day you will perform tasks including assisting with patient mobility, maintaining patient environments, and managing supplies. You may also access and distribute drugs or medical supplies per hospital policy.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient well-being, excellent communication, and a meticulous approach to duties. Reliability and adherence to policy are paramount.

Is competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures. Includes maintaining/stocking all unit supplies/equipment in procedure rooms; patient care assisting with admission of patient: changing in to gowns, paperwork, disposition of belongings, attaching/removing monitors; obtaining supplies/equipment; moving/transporting positioning/escorting patients; set-up of room and cart per physician preference cards; cleans rooms/equipment/instruments following procedures; demonstrates understanding of aseptic technique in patient care and handling of equipment/specimens; and responds appropriately in emergency situations. Implements plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Includes specimen requisition slips and specimen labeling as required by lab. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system. Performs and documents quality control checks as assigned.
Uses appropriate organization, priority setting and problem solving skills.
Is accountable for self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development.
Applies safety precautions and principles to patient care. Includes all applicable National Patient Safety Goals.
Participates in unit, service line and CHW Quality/performance improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Required

One (1) year CNA/nurse assistant/care giver experience.
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

1 year Surgery Experience.

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

About the Company

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare network that provides integrated health services across clinics, care sites, hospital locations, home-based services, and virtual care. Its system coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, home health, and telehealth to create a connected patient experience with teams of physicians, nurses, and providers. Unlike many players in health care, it combines a large national footprint with nonprofit, faith-based stewardship, prioritizing charity care and community benefits and focusing on equitable access over margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all by building a just, equitable, and accessible health care delivery system grounded in humankindness and collaboration with patients and communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2019

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