Nursing Jobs in South Los Angeles, CA

Pediatrics Subacute CNA

apartment AHMC Healthcare location_onWhittier, CA

Overview The Certified Nursing Assistant assists the clinical staff in the care of and treatment for patients in an acute care setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities may vary based on department assignment. Responsibilities Patient Care Activities Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients. Communicates abnormal findings or changes in patient status in a timely manner to supervising RN. Prepares patient and/or patient room for the admission, transfer or discharge process. Provides morning and evening care as well as general care routines such as bathing, personal hygiene, etc. in accordance with established nursing care procedures to assure patients' physical comfort. Takes and records vital signs, pulse oximetery, pain level, height, weight (and other measurements, as applicable) in an accurate and precise manner. Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients, and distributes water and other nourishment according to patients' needs. Performs general care activities. Consistently follows hand hygiene and isolation practice guidelines established at WHMC. Makes rounds, anticipates patients' needs and responds to call lights promptly. Assumes responsibility for patients' clothing and personal property (prosthetic devices, hearing aides, glasses, etc.), securing items in accordance with. Ambulates patients as per plan of care. Assists with or transports patients as necessary. Collects appropriate specimens and labels specimens at the bedside properly. Transports in a proper and timely manner. Reports and/or records any changes observed in condition or behavior of the patient. Utilizes restraints as per physician order and only as a last resort. Appropriately monitors and assures appropriate device is used. Frequently toilets patients. Ambulates patients. Utilizes lift equipment appropriately and safely for all lifts/transport. Applies and utilized gait belt appropriately to assist patients. Ensures accurate and timely documentation using the electronic medical record and assuring use of own login at all times. Initiative and Dependability Independently performs assigned duties, assists staff in deliver of more complex treatments and procedures. Demonstrates initiative by recognizing and performing duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned. Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties. Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients. Maintains equipment assigned to patient care and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel. Has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department of the department or different departments on an as-needed basis or as determined by management. Follows established hospital and department policies. Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept. Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity. Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities. Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise. Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior. Completes assigned work within shift. Complies with time and attendance policy. Assists in the orientation of new personnel to the unit. Acts as a buddy for new and/or registry staff. Unit Specific Job Activities & Competencies Positioning orthopaedic patients (i.e. total knee/hip) Application of splints. Use of bed enclosures, specialty beds and restraints. Ensures that professional licensure/certification responsibilities are completed timely as appropriate. Customer Service As observed, all interactions are conducted in a professional manner; is supportive and consistently demonstrates customer service standards. Verbal and written feedback from patients, family members/significant others, medical staff, visitors and co-workers indicates behavior conducive to positive guest relations. Consistently exhibits appropriate phone protocol (e.g., answers phone promptly by the 3rd ring, is courteous and helpful). Consistently contributes to the team effort (e.g., assists co-workers when need is observed or when required; offers constructive suggestions and ideas, rather than complaints). Consistently displays a cheerful and positive attitude. Smiles in all interactions. Is present to greet all new admissions. Welcomes and Orients patient to the room and surroundings. Provides essential supplies for each patient. Rounds hourly on patients & families focusing on pain, positioning, toileting (potty) and patient safety. Responds promptly to patient calls. Utilizes AIDET (acknowledge, introduction, duration, explanation, thank you) in all communications with patients and staff. Utilizes Onstage/Backstage techniques for communication with patient, family and hospital staff. Consistently strives to understand, anticipate and meet the needs, expectations and satisfaction levels of patients and other customers. Quality (Performance Improvement, Risk & Patient Safety) Is aware of and participates in the performance improvement activities of the department. Completes incident reports regarding complaints or other issues. Actively promotes a culture of safety by speaking up when safety concerns are. Participates in departments "Survey Ready" efforts. Professional Conduct, Growth and Development Completes Mandatory Requirements (Such as Annual Updates, Employee Health Screenings, license/certification updates and other requirements within. Follows the chain of command. Attends 80% of department meetings, in-service programs and training. Implements practices. Ensures that professional license/certification responsibilities are completed timely as appropriate. Cultural Specific Competencies Exhibits culturally responsive attitude including, flexibility, empathy, and awareness of communication needs. Qualifications Education/Training/Experience All Departments Require: One year acute care experience preferred, may consider experience in a sub-acute or skilled nursing environment. Effective communication skills in English. Bilingual in English/Spanish and/or English/Mandarin preferred. Licenses/Certifications All Departments Require: Current California CNA certificate Current BLS certificate Pediatric Sub-acute Requirements: Prior experience working with the pediatric population

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apartment AHMC Healthcare location_onWhittier, CA

Overview The Registered Nurse provides care, treatment, counseling and health education to the hospitalized patient. The RN is responsible for planning and coordination of care across the continuum. This planning and coordination includes meeting and exceeding compliance with core measures, contributes to reduction in LOS, active participation with all aspects of quality, safety and performance improvement activities, collaboration with all the members of the multidisciplinary team in providing outstanding customer service to patients, family members, physicians and the public. Meets and exceeds the Department of Health Service (DHS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Assessment Performs appropriate nursing history and physical upon admission and on an ongoing basis. Collects and documents patient data. Interviews patients and significant others and completes a history documentation. Documents signs and symptoms that indicate actual and potential problems. Incorporates information in the written assessment from families/significant others and members of the health care team. Assesses safety of the patient care environment. Documents patient/family teaching needs in the patient care plan. Planning In conjunction with the patient and family, develops individualized patient care plan. Identifies short and long-term goals, including discharge planning consistent with established patient care. Documents patient problems and goals requiring intervention, including teaching needs and discharge planning. Provides continuity of care by communicating the plan of care and diagnostic data through the shift report, in accordance with the unit's guidelines. Involves family members and other health care team members in the development of the plan of care as able and appropriate. Revises the initial patient care plan to the changing needs of the patient. Implementation Provides direct nursing care based on the plan of care and established priorities. Sets priorities and gives nursing care based on the patient's needs. Implements the medical care plan as delegated. Follows through with care plan established by other health team members (i.e., P.T., O.T., Speech, etc.). Writes patient discharge plan and makes appropriate referrals. Delegates and guides aspects of care to appropriate personnel based on level of acuity and individual patient needs. Coordinates the activities of other disciplines of the health team to implement the individual care plan. Evaluation Evaluates and documents the patient/family response to nursing interventions related to the stated goals and the overall effectiveness of the care plan. Revises plan of care based on evaluation. Documents the response of the patient to the medical care plan. Documents the response of the patient to nursing interventions. Recognizes alterations in physiological and psychosocial status. Collaborates with other members of health care team to revise the patient care plan according to changing needs of the patient. Documents revision of the goals and plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Customer Service Consistently strives to implement the unit's customer service standards and to exceed the expectations of patients, families, physicians and visitors. Unit surveys consistently meet or exceed hospital benchmark. Demonstrates customer service commitment to patients by maintaining flexibility in relation to patient assignment, shift assignment and work schedule. All interactions are conducted in a professional manner. Verbal and written feedback from patients, family members/significant others, medical staff visitors and co-workers indicates behavior conducive to positive guest relations. Consistently exhibits appropriate phone protocol, e.g., answers phones promptly and professionally, is courteous and helpful. Interacts with other departments for problem resolution and quality patient care. Maintains a quiet, therapeutic environment in the immediate patient care areas, including at the nursing station. Makes rounds to assigned patients; anticipates patients' needs and answers/responds to the patients' call lights or paging promptly. Performance Improvement Serves as a role model in implementing the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) methodology. Consistently works to improve identified unit-specific problems. Consistently works to improve identified hospital-wide problems. Uses established systems to document occurrences. Professional Conduct Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department or on an as-needed basis or as determined by management. Follows attendance and all other established hospital and department policies. Demonstrates the philosophy of the team concept. Participates in staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity. Communicates well with supervisor, reporting problems with equipment, supplies or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate. Complies with all safety and infection control standards. Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities. Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise. Consistently project positive professional image through appearance and behavior. Attends 75% of staff meetings or reads and initials minutes. Completes assigned work within shift. Complies with time and attendance policy (i.e., Kronos). Professional Growth and Development Completes Annual Updates and Ethics Training within established time frames. Completes general and departmental orientation within established time frames. Attends 80% of in-service programs. Maintains licensure/certification as appropriate. Age-Specific Competencies Assessment Adolescent Assesses medication dosages for appropriateness based on patient size & weight. Informs MD as necessary. Assesses for signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect. Geriatric Evaluates for age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms. Assesses for signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Assesses need for additional safety measure, e.g., side rails, posey vest, etc. Assesses medication dosages for appropriateness based on patient size & weight. Informs MD as necessary. Assesses skin integrity, develops plan of care as needed. Provides care according to plan/direction. Adolescent, Middle Adult & Geriatric Recognizes signs and symptoms of infection. Demonstrates knowledge of medication dosage including indication, side effects and patient education. Demonstrates understanding of insulin activity, diet and exercise. Recognizes appropriate mobility limitation, e.g., use of abductor pillow, log rolling and traction. Knowledge of Growth and Development - Adolescent, Middle Adult & Geriatric: Recognizes the need to provide reassurance and help in accepting body changes; is non-judgmental and accepting of behavior. Recognizes the patient's need to have control over his/her environmental, knowledge and understanding of medical conditions including plan of care, prognosis and discharge plan. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological deficits in association with the aging process, e.g., sensory, communicative, cognitive, behavioral. Range of Treatment - Adolescent, Middle Adult & Geriatric: Demonstrates knowledge of CVA, cholecystectomy, UTI, pneumonia, diabetes, hip FX. Qualifications Minimum Education: Minimum Experience: 1 year acute care experience preferred. Required Certification/Registration: Current California License, BLS and PALS required.