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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Certified Nursing Assistant – Subacute Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeCoronado, CA, USA$25.96 - $33.47 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of an approved nursing assistant course.
  • Current California Certified Nurse Assistant certification from the California Department of Public Health.
  • Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Current certification as a Nursing Assistant for long-term care and skilled nursing.
  • Ability to perform baseline resident and patient care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team in delivering quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific needs.
  • Contribute to overall unit functions.
  • Set up rooms for new admissions and prepare rooms for subsequent admissions; greet and orient patients, residents, and family members; inventory and document belongings; and ensure belongings are accounted for during transfers and discharge.
  • Transfer and transport patients to activities, therapies, and other departments safely and on time, and remove equipment and supplies upon discharge.
  • Check and clean equipment and materials according to Infection Control Policy, provide appropriate assistive devices, follow up on requests for supplies or comfort measures, use supplies cost-effectively, ensure accurate charging, and obtain or return supplies from other departments.
  • Complete delegated tasks within scope of practice by obtaining instructions and goals from the licensed nurse, clarifying expectations, agreeing on resources and timing, reporting inability to complete tasks as agreed, and implementing delegated parts of the plan of care.
  • Demonstrate competency and complete or assist with routine tasks such as hygiene and positioning; maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Complete and sign required documents accurately and on time, document daily patient care, identify and communicate care concerns or changes in condition, take rapid action in life-threatening situations and immediately notify the licensed nurse, and direct out-of-scope requests to appropriate personnel.
  • Communicate patient transfers and discharges and report incomplete work requiring follow-up before the end of the shift to the licensed nurse.
  • Label and store patient belongings safely, follow universal precautions and hospital infection-control policies, use proper body mechanics and support equipment, identify and communicate risks of injury, and follow hospital policy for patients in restraints.
  • Report personal injuries within two hours and complete the required ART and state claim forms; follow equipment safety procedures and report hazards and unsafe practices.
  • Prioritize workload based on patient needs and staffing, confirm understanding of new patient needs or assignment changes, coordinate with staff on resource use, request assistance as needed, report workload concerns to the licensed nurse or supervisor, and seek coworker feedback on work efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or an acute care hospital.
  • Rehabilitation experience is preferred.

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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