Unit Associate Per Diem, Night Shift

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

Job Summary:

Provides information to patients, families and physicians. Greets and directs visitors. Prepares and maintains medical records. Responds to patient requests for assistance. Provides personal care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Maintains responsibility for accurately and responsively performing routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity. Works under direct supervision or within defined parameters.

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

Licenses/Certifications:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (CMA) or Paramedic certification: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) and physician with assessments, examinations and treatments. Performs a variety clerical duties including routing patient reports, as appropriate. Assists in scheduling patient procedures, assembling charts and maintaining patient flow. Maintains responsibility for accurately and responsively performing routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity.
• Documents patient care performed including vital signs, bedside care and observations. Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living and provides assessment data to Registered Nurse (RN). Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN. Requires minimal independent judgment.
• Maintains state of readiness by maintaining equipment/supplies appropriate to the position. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters.
• Prioritizes patient care and department needs, sets goals and organizes time to meet daily demands of nursing care. Observes, documents and reports patient condition, and changes to condition, to the RN and/or Physician/Provider.
• 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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.