Nursing Assistant

4 weeks ago


La Mesa CA United States Sharp Healthplan Full time

Hours

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

On-Call Required:

No

Flat Hourly Rate of Pay:

$0.000

What You Will Do

Collaborates with the interprofessional team in the delivery of quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Delivers care with consideration to age specific needs / care. Contributes to overall unit functions.

Required Qualifications

* AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

* H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
* Other Comparable to certified nursing assistant course.
* 1 Year recent experience in geriatric setting or recent experience in an acute care hospital.

Essential Functions

* Admissions, Discharge and Transfer Responsibilities

May be responsible for some or all of the following duties:

Ensures complete room set up for new admission (bedpan, urine container, tissue paper, basin, fresh water, etc.)

Meets and greets new patient/resident and family members on admission to unit

Orients patient/resident and family to the facility/room.

Inventories and documents patient's personal belongings on inventory sheet upon admission and updates as needed.

Accounts for patient's belongings during transfer and discharge process.

Transfers/transports patient to activities, therapies and other departments on time and in a safe manner.

As directed by RN, appropriately enters orders related to equipment, supplies and dietary needs; seeks RN clarification when needed to ensure accuracy.

D/c's patient from IDX within expected timeframe of patient leaving unit.

Removes all patient's equipment and supplies upon discharge.

Ensures room preparations set-up for next admission.
* Patient Care Activities

Completes and signs appropriate documents accurately and timely.

Provides patient care within scope of responsibilities.

Provides and documents daily care of patient per unit standards.

In monitored units, follows telemetry process and collaborates with central telemetry for initiating/discontinuing monitoring.

Identifies and communicates new resident/patient care issues/concerns.

Communicates changes in patients/residents condition.

Takes rapid action in life threatening situations and immediately notifies the licensed nurse.

Communicates or questions requests outside of scope of practice to appropriate personnel.

Communicates plans to transfer patients / residents to other departments or discharge to home.

Communicates incomplete work requiring follow-up before the end of shift to licensed nurse.
* Safety

Complies with universal precautions and hospital infection control policies.

Uses proper body mechanics and available support equipment to ensure patient's safety and avoid personal injury.

Identifies and communicates patients who are at risk for injury to self and others

Complies with hospital policy in management of patients in restraints

Labels/stores, ensures safety of patient's belongings (hearing aids, glasses, dentures)

Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and available support equipment to ensure patient's safety and avoid personal injury

Reports personal injury within two hours after incident happened, and completes the ART and state claim forms

Follows safety procedures required for equipment use

Reports observed hazards and unsafe practice.
* Time Management

Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload in accordance with patient's needs and staffing patterns, as appropriate.

Validates understanding of new patient needs or changes assignment

Communicates with other staff to develop plan for best use of resources

Asks for assistance to get workload done/completed

Reports to license nurse or supervisor when unable to respond to number of current demands.

Seeks feedback from co-workers about strategy to complete work more efficiently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills.
* Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to perform all baseline resident / patient care skills under guidance of licensed Nurse.
* Fluent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class



  • La Mesa, United States Arbor Hills Nursing Center Full time

    **Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) with skilled nursing facility experience** **La Mesa, CA** **Salary Range: $115,000-$135,000 DOE** **Full-time** **$$$ Large Sign On Bonus Active for the ADON $$$** **Arbor Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehab**, a Generations Healthcare facility is in search of an Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team. The...


  • La Mesa, United States Parkway Hills Nursing & Rehab Full time

    **Maintenance Assistant, Part Time** Parkway Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is looking to hire! We are a 59-bed skilled nursing facility. We specialize in providing quality care and creating a great environment for our residents and our staff. We are looking for a full-time maintenance assistant to join our current maintenance team. Parkway Hills...


  • La Mesa, United States Arbor Hills Nursing Center Full time

    Description Position at Arbor Hills Nursing Center Social Services Assistant w/ a skilled nursing facility background La Mesa, CA Part Time: 8a-5p 3-4 days including one weekend dayWage: $18/hr Arbor Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Generations Healthcare facility is in search of a Social Services Assistant to join our team. The primary purpose of your job...


  • La Mesa, CA, United States Community Care Center Full time

    Are you looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry? Community Care Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in our skilled nursing facility. As a CNA, you will play a crucial role in providing patient care and assisting the nursing staff. This is an excellent opportunity...


  • La Mesa, United States Arbor Hills Nursing Center Full time

    **Social Services Assistant w/ a skilled nursing facility background** **La Mesa, CA** **Part Time: 8a-5p** **Wage: $18/hr** **Arbor Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehab,** a Generations Healthcare facility is in search of a Social Services Assistant to join our team. The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing,...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 weeks ago


    La Mesa, CA, United States RTG Medical-Nursing Full time

    RTG Medical-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: OR - Operating RoomDiscipline: RNStart Date: 07/15/2024Duration: 12 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: TravelRTG Medical Job ID #sbrfp. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    1 week ago


    La Mesa, CA, United States RTG Medical-Nursing Full time

    RTG Medical-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: OR - Operating RoomDiscipline: RNStart Date: 07/15/2024Duration: 12 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: TravelRTG Medical Job ID #sbrfp. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40...


  • La Mesa, United States Community Care Center Full time

    Are you looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry? Community Care Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in our skilled nursing facility. As a CNA, you will play a crucial role in providing patient care and assisting the nursing staff. This is an excellent opportunity...


  • La Mesa, United States Community Care Center Full time

    Are you looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry? Community Care Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in our skilled nursing facility. As a CNA, you will play a crucial role in providing patient care and assisting the nursing staff. This is an excellent opportunity...


  • La Mesa, United States Community Care Center Full time

    Are you looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry? Community Care Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in our skilled nursing facility. As a CNA, you will play a crucial role in providing patient care and assisting the nursing staff. This is an excellent opportunity...


  • La Mesa, United States Community Care Center Full time

    Are you looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry? Community Care Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in our skilled nursing facility. As a CNA, you will play a crucial role in providing patient care and assisting the nursing staff. This is an excellent opportunity...


  • Fowler, CA, United States Fowler Nursing Center Full time

    Fowler Nursing Center - POSITION DESCRIPTION: Family owned and operated 46 bed facility, secured facility, with priamrily memory care residents is looking for compasionate care givers. WE NEED YOU! The ideal canidate would be licensed as a CNA in Ca, possess a love for our memory impared population and be excited to postivly impact the lives of those we...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    7 days ago


    La Mesa, CA, United States Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing Full time

    Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: OR - Operating RoomDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/17/2024Duration: 12 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: TravelFacility DetailsFacility: Please Contact for facility...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    1 week ago


    La Mesa, United States RTG Medical-Nursing Full time

    Job DescriptionRTG Medical-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: OR - Operating RoomDiscipline: RNStart Date: 07/15/2024Duration: 12 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: TravelRTG Medical Job ID #sbrfp. Pay package is based on 8 hour...


  • La Mesa, CA, United States Country Manor La Mesa Healthcare Center Full time

    Country Manor La Mesa Healthcare Center - Country Manor La Mesa is a 99 bed skilled nursing faciltiy in La Mesa, Ca.  2 Full Time AM Shift (7a-3p) 4/2 schedule 2 Full time PM Shift (3p-11p) 4/2 schedule POSITION SUMMARY    The purpose the CNA Certified Nursing Assistant position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance...


  • La Mesa, United States Preferred Care at Home Central Coastal San Diego Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Certified Nursing Assistants, or CNAs, assist nurses and other medical staff by providing direct personal care for patients. This entry-level position is best suited for someone who genuinely cares for others’ well-being. About Us: The most effective job descriptions use this section to show...


  • La Mesa, United States Sevita Part time

    NeuroRestorative, a member of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized...


  • La Mesa, United States Sevita Part time

    NeuroRestorative, a member of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized...


  • DeRidder, LA, United States Westwood Manor Nursing Home Full time

    ****$1500 Sign on Bonus*****NEW WAGE SCALESWestwood Manor Nursing Home is looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort, monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a...


  • DeRidder, LA, United States Westwood Manor Nursing Home Full time

    ****$1500 Sign on Bonus*****NEW WAGE SCALESWestwood Manor Nursing Home is looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort, monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a...