About this opportunity
Kaiser Permanente lists this Nursing Attendant opportunity in panorama city, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
nUnder 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.
nEssential Responsibilities:
nThe Nursing Attendant demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.
nLeadership
nnnUpholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
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nnDemonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Identifies and supports new ideas.
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nnUtilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
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nnParticipates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
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nnPrioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
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nnComplies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
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nnNursing Process Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure. Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.
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nnReports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.
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nnCollects data and provides information in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.
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nnDischarge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.
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nnAdheres to hospital standards, which customize care for age-related needs of the population served.
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nnKeep health care team members informed regarding patients responses to interventions with their scope of competency.
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nnDocumentation Charting is legible, dated, and signed.
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nnDocumentation reflects through data collection within the scope of competency.
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nnDocumentation is complete for activities performed.
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nnClinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.
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nnObserves patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.
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nnDemonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
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nnTransports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
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nnParticipates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving. Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
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n nCustomer Service
nnnPractices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.
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nnAnticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
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nnAssists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.
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nnPromptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.
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nnUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.
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nnMaintains and protects patient confidentiality.
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nnAssures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
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n nTeam Commitment
nnnViewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
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nnConfronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
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nnTakes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.
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nnAssists others unfamiliar to the department.
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nnAttends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development. (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).
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nnParticipates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.
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nnKeeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.
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nnAdheres to Regional Attendance Policy.
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nnReports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.
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nnMinimizes personal phone call time.
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nnSupports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.
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n nFiscal Responsibility
nnOrganizes work to minimize the use of overtime. Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction. Utilizes payroll and non-payroll resources to their maximum potential.
n nBasic Qualifications:
nExperience
nnnMinimum one (1) year experience as a Nursing Attendant in an acute hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or convalescent care setting.
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nnCurrent enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
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nnPer the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
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n nEducation
nnState Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of a Nursing Attendant course or current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program.
n nLicense, Certification, Registration
nnBasic Life Support
n nAdditional Requirements:
nnnCertification as a Certified Nursing Assistant may be required as specified by Medical Center.
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nnPosition requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents within their scope of competency.
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nnCommunicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.
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nnHas full command of the English language (written and verbal).
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nnNeonatal Resuscitation Modules 1-4 required for Family Centered Care.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnSome positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis. May be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency. Willing to be trained on computer systems.
n nNotes:
nnnWill work every other weekend.
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nnThis is an on-call position, days and hours may vary.
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n nCOMPANY: KAISER
nTITLE: Nursing Attendant
nLOCATION: Panorama City, California
nREQNUMBER:
nExternal 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.
Worksite address
panorama city, CA, 91412, US
Who can apply
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