Nursing Assistant II, AAU 300P D2 - 0.8 FTE - Day (08hr)

Nursing Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, the Nursing Assistant provides basic direct and indirect care as a member of the patient care team. The direct patient care activities are related to measuring, recording and reporting patient information, provision of or assistance with activities of daily living, and simple treatments and procedures. The Nursing Assistant recognizes and addresses age appropriate and cultural needs when caring for patients. In addition, the Nursing Assistant assists in maintaining the patient and unit environment in a clean, orderly condition. The Nursing Assistant communicates changes on the status of the patient to the RN or in the RN's absence the resource nurse.

Locations: Stanford Health Care

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately observes, records and reports patient information.
• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department of Patient Care Services.
• Assesses and documents vital signs on stable patients requiring vital signs.
• Assists patient with and/or provides efficient care related to activities of daily living.
• Carries out responsibilities following safety guidelines.
• Completes orientation program and participates in learning activities.
• Considers age-specific needs when interacting with patients and families.
• Contributes in a positive manner to the unit, department and hospital goals.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Dresses appropriately and wears name badge.
• Ensures patient identification and an allergy band is on patient at all times.
• Follows unit and departmental guidelines relate to staffing and scheduling.
• Helps ensure that areas and halls are child-proof.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• May provide break relief or assistance to the unit clerk.
• On certain units, assists patients with rehabilitative activities.
• Orients patient and family to environment.
• Performs routine patient care.
• Provides sitter duties when needed.
• Recognizes and provides age-appropriate care.
• Responds appropriately in actual or potential emergency events.
• Responds to alarms appropriately.
• Responds to customer/staff needs in a prompt attentive manner.
• Stocks room with supplies.
• Supports family centered care.
• Transfers patients to off unit procedures.
• Uses the computerized electronic health record.

Education Qualifications: None required.

Experience Qualifications: None required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform the reading, writing, and arithmetic required by the job.
• Ability to be patient and courteous and use active listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills.
• Ability to learn standard nursing procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the specific individuals.
• Ability to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to take and record patients' vital signs.
• Ability to transport patients.
• Knowledge of basic principles, methods, medical terminology, and procedures of nursing aide work.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of standard asepsis, hygiene, and infection control procedures.
• Knowledge of standard charting procedures.
• Knowledge of standard instruments and equipment used in routine patient examinations and treatment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS - Basic Life Support

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $34.96 - $39.20 per hour