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Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

Acts as a Nurse Assistant or staff member with additional patient mobility training who provides safe patient transfer assistance using approved assistive devices and procedures in the acute hospital setting. Acts as a coach to nursing, physical therapists, and families on proper techniques for safe patient mobility and is assistive devices.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' technical experience: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Determines the appropriate equipment and method of patient transfer after assessing the patient's ability to provide assistance, bear weight, cooperate and follow directions, height/weight, special circumstances, and physician orders.
• Demonstrates use of patient transfer equipment/device use, patient mobility techniques, and body mechanics in a safe manner. Transfers patients from bed to chair, toilet/commode and return, bed to gurney and return, and repositioning up in bed or chair.
• Provides minor patient care assistance as needed and time allows, during performance of mobility duties, such as incontinence care, setting patient or tray up for meals, etc.
• Actively participates in educational activities and self-development to enhance professional growth.
• Offers assistance to escort team or nurses as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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