Certified Nursing Assistant Observation Unit Full Time Days - Full-time

pstrongUp to $2,500 Sign-On bonus based on experience!/strong/p pstrongDesert Regional Medical Center /strongis a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and Level I Trauma Center with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement amp; spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.nbsp;/p pstrongGeneral Duties:/strong/p pThe nursing assistant provides patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. nbsp;Access to all Patient Health Information is for treatment purposes only./p pShift: Days/p pHours:/ph3Responsibilities/h3divpstrongDepartment Specific Duties:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strong/pp•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Performs general nursing procedures, teaching, interventions, goal setting and treatments (within scope of practice) and reports significant findings to the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager/Charge Nursebr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Organizes care and assumes responsibility for assigned group of patientsbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Performs bedside hand off at all timesnbsp;br/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Knowledgeable of growth, development and treatment needed in various populations servedbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Orients patients to room/unit and ensures, patient communication white boards are completebr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Provides skin care and hourly roundingbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Organizes and provides care based on priority of patient needs and scheduled activities of patients.br/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Ensures call lights are answered timely and report patient needs which are outside of the scope of practice to the appropriate personnelbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Obtains and documents vital signs, patient height amp; weight, activities of daily living and intake and output promptly and appropriatelybr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Notifies RN and documents changes in patient’s condition, appearance or behaviorbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Utilizes universal precautions and ensures others do so as wellbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Ensures compliance, knowledge and adherence to hospital policies, protocols and proceduresbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Identifies patient safety risks and ensures patient safety is maintainednbsp;br/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Advocates and ensures patient rights are upheldbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Reports potential crisis situations or unsafe conditions to the nurse in chargebr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Performs customer service with competence, compassion and respect and providing assistance to patients, physicians, co-workers and visitors in a prompt and courteous mannerbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Supports changes in clinical practice and assists the department director with implementing changesbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Participates in quality improvement programsbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Participates in orientation of new staff as neededbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Maintains competence in practice as required by facilitybr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Adheres to hospital attendance and punctuality policybr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Attends all education required by the facility or the directorbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Proficient with braces and equipment utilized by patients for activities of daily livingbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Assists in monitoring mental health patientsbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Other duties as assigned by unit director/p/divh3Qualifications/h3divpstrongRequired:/strong/pp•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;High School Diploma or GEDbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;California Nursing Assistant Certification upon hire and to be maintained at all timesbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Current American Heart Association Basic Life Supportbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Non-violent crisis de-escalation training (CPI) completed within 90 days of hire and maintainedbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Excellent customer service skillsbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Ability to work with staff, patients and familiesbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Good oral and written communication skillsbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Ability to work in a dynamic environmentbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Ability to use computer for documentation/ppstrongPreferred:/strongbr/Previous Experience in similar setting/pp#LI-AM7/ppTenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. nbsp;/p/divh3About Company/h3divbuCareers at Tenet/u/b div bubr//u/b /div div At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. /div div br/ /div div As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential. /div/divh2Company/h2divbuWho We Are/u/b div bubr//u/b /div div We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. /div div br/ /div div buOur Story/u/b /div div bubr//u/b /div div We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. /div div br/ /div div We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. /div div br/ /div div buOur Impact Today/u/b /div div bubr//u/b /div div Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. /div div br/ /div div Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. /div div br/ /div div Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. /div/div