Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

The Aide Orderly (Certified Nurse Assistant CNA) performs basic patient care observations and diagnostic services for the unit specific patient population within the guidelines of hospital policies and procedures under the direct supervision of their Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Nurse Management Member.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Community Hospital of San Bernardino. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Community Hospital of San Bernardino strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement process and activities.

• Communicates, records, and reports promptly to the licensed nursing personnel vitals, treatment results, changes in patients condition, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the patient.
• Checks and repositions all immobile and incontinent residents at a minimum of every two hours providing needed incontinent care promptly as required by assigned unit.
• Promptly answers call lights and responds to alarms and patients requests.
• Follow-up on patient care responsibilities and assignments left from previous shift and reports to team leader any incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs direct patient care activities for specific patient population according to established policies and procedures; adapts techniques to unique needs of each patient.
• Accurately places electrodes and activates telemetry monitoring, as assigned. Respond to request for telemetry/lead troubleshooting whether that of assigned patient or not.

Qualifications

Required

• Three (3) months experience performing ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) in a healthcare facility, including but not limited to home health, hospice, SNF, Rehab and acute care REQUIRED.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificates required
• Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA) certificate is preferred.

Overview

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children, the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.

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