Student Nurse Per Diem Nights

Lakewood Regional Medical Center is proud to be an integral part of the surrounding community. From orthopedics to cardiac care to urology, we’ve received many designations for quality care. Although we appreciate these prestigious honors, we are most honored by the opportunity to serve you and your loved ones. We’re committed to finding new ways to improve and make our hospital the best place for patients, physicians and employees. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and we are here any time you need help.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Job Summary:

Provides basic patient care under the supervision of the RN team member.

Basic Patient Care:

• Performs basic nursing tasks providing for patient’s physical hygiene, including bathing, hair care, bowel care, oral care, and measures vital signs, including pain level.
• Reacts appropriately in an emergency.
• Takes precautions against infections following Standard Precautions and appropriate isolation techniques.
• Utilizes proper positioning techniques to maintain patient’s body alignment and prevent complications.
• Is able to meet the age specific needs of patients as directed by the team leader.
• Assists in meeting the nutrition and hydration needs of the patients.
• Assists in the healing and prevention of skin lesions.
• Collects specimens as requested.
• Is aware of the functional status of the patient (i.e., knows transfer techniques, total hip precautions).
• Meets the care needs of the patient and family, including age specific requirements and cultural and religious needs.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Mandatory:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current California Nurses Assistant Certification.
• Current BLS provider.

Pay range: $19.50 - $22.42

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.