Certified Nurse Attendant - Pediatrics FT Nights - Torrance Memorial Medical Center : Job Details

DescriptionThe Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) works cooperatively with all team members in planning and performing basic care. The Certified Nurse Assistant supports patient care delivery and is responsible for adhering to all standards of care and for promoting teamwork among coworkers.Core CompetenciesAddress basic human needs in a respectful and caring manner, and documents interventions in EMRAdheres to Infection preventionAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careCommunicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsEstablishes priorities to carry out an established care plan according to patient needsIdentifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital teamMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides care within scope of practice as directed by other members of the healthcare teamRe-enforces patient and family education under the direction of the RN throughout hospitalizationReinforces age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesSupports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by othermembers of the healthcare teamUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific CompetenciesImplements infant abduction prevention and responds accordingly. Utilizes identification system for mother and baby.Implements universal protocol for unit population.EducationDegree Program License / Certification RequirementsBCLS or ACLS Certification from the American Heart AssociationCertified Nurse AttendantCompensation Range:$23.00 - $30.84 / hour