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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Part-timeLa Mesa, CA, USA$28.39 - $34.62 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills is required.
  • Ability to perform baseline resident/patient care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific needs.
  • Contribute to overall unit functions.
  • Set up patient rooms for admissions, greet and orient patients/residents and families, document belongings, and account for belongings during transfers and discharge.
  • Transport patients to activities, therapies, and departments safely and on time.
  • As directed by an RN, enter orders related to equipment, supplies, and dietary needs; seek clarification when needed.
  • Complete discharge processes, remove patient equipment and supplies, and prepare rooms for the next admission.
  • Complete and sign required documents accurately and on time; provide and document daily care according to unit standards and scope of responsibilities.
  • In monitored units, follow telemetry processes and coordinate with central telemetry to begin or discontinue monitoring.
  • Identify and communicate care issues, changes in condition, safety risks, and requests outside the role's scope; take rapid action in life-threatening situations and notify the licensed nurse.
  • Communicate transfer and discharge plans and any incomplete work requiring follow-up before the end of the shift.
  • Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policies, equipment safety procedures, and safe practices for patients' belongings.
  • Use appropriate body mechanics and support equipment; report injuries within two hours and complete the required incident and state claim forms; report hazards and unsafe practices.
  • Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing patterns, validate understanding of new needs or assignment changes, coordinate resource use with staff, seek assistance when needed, and report when unable to meet current demands.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Other training comparable to a certified nursing assistant course.
  • One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or recent experience in an acute care hospital.

About the Company

Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit, integrated health system in the San Diego area that operates four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, and a health plan to provide primary and specialty care across services like cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and women’s health. Its network links hospitals, clinics, physicians, and a health plan to deliver coordinated care from prevention to treatment. Unlike many providers, Sharp reinvests its profits into community health initiatives, combining hospital care, physician groups, and an insurance-like plan within one not-for-profit system. Its goal is to improve the health and well-being of the San Diego population through high-quality, coordinated care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1946

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