Nursing Attendant

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, performs a variety of patient care functions as assigned and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits in delivery of care; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.Essential Functions:

Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude

Identifies & supports new ideas

Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command & issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes

Participates in problem identification & resolution in collaboration w/ the RN

Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities & notifies RN if unable to complete assignments

Complies w/ regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, & standards of practice

Correctly identifies patient & scheduled procedure

Performs patient care activities, w/in the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned

Reports unusual findings to the RN

Collects data & provides information in a timely manner to the RN which may assist w/in the revision of the plan of care

Discharge barriers are discussed w/ the RN & intervention taken as directed

Adheres to hospital standards, which customize care for age-related needs of the population served

Keep health care team members informed regarding patient's responses to interventions w/ their scope of competency

Documentation reflects through data collection w/in the scope of competency

Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self & others

Observes patient/family conditions & reports to RN sudden changes or unusual findings

Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period & ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation

Transports patients, equipment, supplies, & specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics

Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, ie, planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing & improving

Utilizes computer systems effectively & efficiently

Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, & specific department

Assists members who are less than satisfied w/ their experience by listening & taking responsibility w/in their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved

Promptly answers call lights, alarms, & patient requests

Under the direction of the RN, gives patients & their significant others the information needed w/in their scope of competency

Maintains & protects patient confidentiality

Attends all mandatory meetings & inservices

Participates w/ the assessment of current & future unit learning needs & development of annual educational plan

Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit & makes recommendation for change

Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment

Fiscal Responsibility Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime

Identifies & assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction

Utilizes payroll & non- payroll resources to their maximum potential

Pay Grade: 23 Basic Qualifications:

Minimum one (1) year experience as a Nursing Attendant in an acute hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or convalescent care setting

BLS (Neonatal Resuscitation Modules 1-4 required for Family Centered Care)

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant may be required as specified by Medical Center

State Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of a Nursing Attendant course or current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program

Current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis, preferred

Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient. Has full command of the English language (written and verbal)

Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents within their scope of competency, preferred

May be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency, preferred

Willing to be trained on computer systems, preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Ability to perform EKGS preferred.

Notes:-This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary.Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Nursing AttendantLOCATION: Panorama City, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 869309External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.