Hospital Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility; Full-time, LTC, Lanai

  • Nursing Support
  • Hawaii
  • 06/20/2024
  • Posted By: Kaiser Permanente
  • Full Time
Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties for Health Plan members in inpatient skilled nursing facility (SNF); is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:



  • Gives input to RN for development and revision of patient care plan.

  • Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN.

  • Implements care plan; sets priorities of care with licensed staff.

  • Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers/ambulation.

  • Reports evaluation to RN/LPN if outcomes are not met, if patient responses are unexpected or unusual.

  • Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/JCAHO standards.

  • Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.

  • Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.

  • Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.

  • Participates in assigned Quality Improvement activities.

  • Reports pertinent patient data at Shift Report; reports problems to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor.

  • Practices within Facility and Hospital standards/policies/procedures.

  • Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary.

  • Remains calm in emergency patient care/Unit situations; follows established protocols.

  • Assists as directed during Code 500 (chest compression/runner).


Basic Qualifications: Experience



  • N/A

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Basic Life Support required at hire OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers required at hire
  • Nurse Aide Certification (Hawaii) within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

  • Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service.
  • Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
  • Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
  • Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience as Hospital Aide.



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