Nursing Assistant Job at Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, CA 91328

$20.22 - $25.06 an hour
Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center
NURSING ASSISTANT - Surgery

Under direct supervision of the licensed nurse the Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care in accordance with individual needs Hospital policy and standards of patient car e.

Responsibilities

  • Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards and Patient's Bill of Rights
  • Documents and performs all activities of daily living or as directed by the registered nurse for other patient care needs.
  • Performs basic patient care procedures in accordance with the established plan of care, as appropriate and complies with safety and infection control policies and initiatives.
  • Provision of patient care includes but is not limited to: vital signs, circumcision care, cord care, assist with maintenance of skin integrity, maintenance exercise, passive range of motion, assist with placement of mask/cannula and tubing, bed baths and showers, oral care, reinforces grooming, dressing, shower and bathing techniques, colostomy maintenance; turning patients, transfers to and from bed, toilets and showers, deliver, set up and collect food trays and nourishment's, reinforces nutrition education and feeding techniques.
  • Contributes pertinent information for the development and revision of the patient's plan of care.
  • Enhances the patient experience by using AIDET, HEAT and positive professional communication. Supports patient experience initiatives implemented on the unit and within the hospital.
  • Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
  • Serves as a preceptor and role model for new CNA/NA's.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications
  • At least one (1) year experience as a Nursing Assistant required.
  • Acute care facility experience preferred.
  • Formal Nursing Assistant training preferred.
  • Current California Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
  • Current AHA BLS card required.
  • LA Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.


Pay Range

$20.22 - $25.06/hour



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