Hospital Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility; Full-time, LTC, Lanai
- Nursing Support
- Hawaii
- 06/20/2024
- Posted By: Kaiser Permanente
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 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.