Nursing Assistant (Cert), Medical And Surgical Care, Part-Time (36 Hour Week), Days

About MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate:

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County's only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission-and our passion-to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this role is to provide for the care needs of the patient with a focus on those treatments and services, which do not require state licensure. This care team member will provide for the hygiene, personal care, and activities of daily living, assist with tray passing and transport of patients, as needed, and measuring and recording vital signs. Some Nursing Assistants may do EKG tests. Some Nursing Assistants may also perform clerical support functions.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year (1040 hours) of experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute-care hospital or skilled nursing facility is preferred. Enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of clinical instruction may substitute for the required experience.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Ability to read, speak, write clearly and legibly, and understand and follow English verbal and written instructions

• Ability to establish priorities and follow through on assigned tasks

• Ability to communicate clearly, and work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staff

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Ability to learn current in-house computer systems

• Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization

• Maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands

LICENSE/ REGISTRATION/ CERTIFICATION:

• Current employees hired since July of 1995 and applicants must possess and maintain a current CNA certificate (enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of clinical instruction may substitute for the required CNA certificate)
• Applicants must possess and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification according to hospital policy

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs, body measurements, weights, intakes and outputs, and other patient data

• Provides hygiene, ADL, comfort and safety measures for the patients

• Provides routine assistance with positioning, ambulation, and transfers

• Assists with simple respiratory therapy treatments for patients

• May perform bedside EKG's and specimen collection

• Prepares patient for OR, diagnostic tests and transport, and assists licensed staff with simple procedures

• Provides troubleshooting and set up of equipment and assists other team members with treatments and procedures

• Sets up, observes, records, and removes traction. Maintains traction equipment and supplies

• Responds to Code 2000 on assigned unit

• Attendance at all mandatory classes and in-services per unit and hospital standards; for example, Mock Code, TB Testing, Safety Quiz

• Transports patients when necessary

• Passes patient meal trays when necessary

• Demonstrates competence in unit specific skills

• May be assigned to perform clerical support functions at the nursing station as determined by departmental shift-to-shift needs.

SECONDARY (modifiable)

Other duties as assigned

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.

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