Patient Mobility Team Member, Full Time, Evening Shift

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: Required Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Two years' technical experience:

Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications:

AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS:

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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

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