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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Nursing Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$25.81 - $31.48 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific needs, and contribute to overall unit functions.
  • Prepare rooms for new admissions and subsequent admissions; greet and orient patients/residents and family members; document and account for belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge; transport patients safely and on time to activities, therapies, and other departments; enter equipment, supply, and dietary orders as directed by the registered nurse and seek clarification when needed; discharge patients from IDX within the expected timeframe; and remove equipment and supplies upon discharge.
  • Complete and sign appropriate documentation accurately and on time; provide and document daily care within role scope and unit standards; follow telemetry processes in monitored units and coordinate monitoring with central telemetry; identify and communicate care issues and condition changes; take prompt action during life-threatening situations and notify the licensed nurse; raise requests outside scope to appropriate personnel; communicate transfer/discharge plans and incomplete work requiring follow-up.
  • Follow universal precautions and hospital infection-control policies; use proper body mechanics and available support equipment; identify and communicate injury risks; follow restraint-management policies; label and store patient belongings safely; report personal injuries within two hours and complete ART and state claim forms; follow equipment safety procedures; and report hazards and unsafe practices.
  • Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing patterns; confirm understanding of new patient needs or assignment changes; coordinate with staff on resource use; ask for assistance as needed; report inability to meet current demands to the licensed nurse or supervisor; and seek coworker feedback to improve work efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • High-school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of a course 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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