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Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Aide performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. May be required to work on other nursing units as assigned. Assists with delivery of patient care by providing patient transportation as appropriate. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse
Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
Answers call lights and responds appropriately.
Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks.
Transports patients as appropriate.
Provides care for patients during transportation.
Order supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock.
Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.
Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Job requires ability to read, write and speak English. Completion of Nurse Aide Certification course or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required. State certification for staff hired after June 1998. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
Experience: One year acute care experience preferred.
Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $28.90 - $35.12. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Shift Differentials:
Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00
Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00
Job Specifications:
● Union: NUHW● Work Shift: Night Shift● FTE: 0.8● Scheduled Hours: 32
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Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.
Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.
To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
