Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, performs a variety of patient care functions as assigned and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures.
Posted Oct 14 · 1 year of experience
Shift and hours
32 hours a week
Unit and setting
Hospital
License
RN license
Term
Per Diem
Do you qualify?
Certification
State Certification as a Nursing Assistant, or completion of a Nursing Attendant course, or current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN programState Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of a Nursing Attendant course or current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program.
Certification
Basic Life Support
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Modules 1-4 for Family Centered CareNeonatal Resuscitation Modules 1-4 required for Family Centered Care.
Experience
1 year as a Nursing Attendant in an acute hospital, skilled nursing, extended care or convalescent care settingMinimum one (1) year experience as a Nursing Attendant in an acute hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or convalescent care setting.
Also asks
enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program may substitute for 1 year of experienceCurrent enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
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experience requirement waived for current KP Coalition employeesPer the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
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full command of the English language, written and verbalHas full command of the English language (written and verbal).
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bilingual Spanish on some positionsSome positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis.
Preferred
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willing to be trained on computer systemsWilling to be trained on computer systems.
transports patients, equipment, supplies and specimens throughout the medical centerTransports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
Day to day
promptly answers call lights, alarms and patient requestsPromptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.
Day to day
observes patient/family conditions and reports sudden changes to the Registered NurseObserves patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.
Day to day
reports unusual findings to the Registered NurseReports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.
Day to day
prioritizes work assignments and notifies the Registered Nurse if unable to complete themPrioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
Day to day
charting is legible, dated and signedCharting is legible, dated, and signed.
Day to day
maintains and protects patient confidentialityMaintains and protects patient confidentiality.
Day to day
assures a clean, orderly and functional work environmentAssures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
Floating
may be expected to float to other areas within scope of competencyMay be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency.
Weekends
every other weekendWill require to work every other weekend.
Details
considerable walking and standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, performs a variety of patient care functions as assigned and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits in delivery of care; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Essential
Responsibilities
The Nursing Attendant demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.
Leadership
Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Identifies and supports new ideas.
Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Nursing Process Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure. Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.
Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.
Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.
Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.
Adheres to hospital standards, which customize care for age-related needs of the population served.
Keep health care team members informed regarding patients responses to interventions with their scope of competency.
Documentation Charting is legible, dated, and signed.
Documentation reflects through data collection within the scope of competency.
Documentation is complete for activities performed.
Clinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.
Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.
Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving. Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
Customer Service
Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.
Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.
Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.
Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
Team Commitment
Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.
Assists others unfamiliar to the department.
Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development. (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).
Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.
Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.
Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.
Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.
Minimizes personal phone call time.
Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.
Fiscal Responsibility
Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime. Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction. Utilizes payroll and non-payroll resources to their maximum potential.
Neighborhoods+Panorama City sits in the central-east San Fernando Valley, bordered directly by Van Nuys to the south, North Hills to the west, and Arleta to the northeast. Built out from a post-war master plan, the area features residential streets of mid-century tract houses surrounded by denser commercial and multi-family corridors along major boulevards like Van Nuys Boulevard.
Panorama City sits in the central-east San Fernando Valley, bordered directly by Van Nuys to the south, North Hills to the west, and Arleta to the northeast. Built out from a post-war master plan, the area features residential streets of mid-century tract houses surrounded by denser commercial and multi-family corridors along major boulevards like Van Nuys Boulevard.
Getting around+Public transit connectivity is anchored by extensive Metro bus lines running through the neighborhood and close access to the Van Nuys station on the Metro G Line (Orange Line) busway. For medical professionals working at the Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center campus, living locally eliminates grueling cross-Valley freeway drives. However, drivers face heavy traffic along Roscoe Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard, and high residential density makes street parking notoriously difficult on many residential blocks.
Public transit connectivity is anchored by extensive Metro bus lines running through the neighborhood and close access to the Van Nuys station on the Metro G Line (Orange Line) busway. For medical professionals working at the Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center campus, living locally eliminates grueling cross-Valley freeway drives.
However, drivers face heavy traffic along Roscoe Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard, and high residential density makes street parking notoriously difficult on many residential blocks.
Outdoors+The neighborhood provides several municipal community parks integrated into its residential street grid, offering open turf, playgrounds, and sports facilities for local families. For major hikes and natural landscapes, residents routinely venture slightly outside the neighborhood into the wider region, heading east to the trail networks of Griffith Park or over the mountains to coastal spots along the Pacific coastline.
The neighborhood provides several municipal community parks integrated into its residential street grid, offering open turf, playgrounds, and sports facilities for local families. For major hikes and natural landscapes, residents routinely venture slightly outside the neighborhood into the wider region, heading east to the trail networks of Griffith Park or over the mountains to coastal spots along the Pacific coastline.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Panorama City
Originally developed in the late 1940s as the San Fernando Valley's first planned post-war suburb, Panorama City is a dense, energetic neighborhood defined by a proud working-class identity and rich cultural diversity. For healthcare workers, the central presence of Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center makes the location exceptionally functional, offering the rare opportunity to avoid Los Angeles freeway gridlock with an easy local commute. Framed by Van Nuys, North Hills, and Arleta, the community functions as an under-the-radar culinary destination rich with Salvadoran pupuserias, Mexican marisquerias, Filipino restaurants, and Armenian bakeries, alongside long-standing retail hubs like the Valley Indoor Swap Meet. Housing stock consists primarily of post-war ranch homes—many expanded with accessory dwelling units—along with mid-century apartment complexes. Prospective nurses must balance these practical conveniences against real urban tradeoffs: the area experiences elevated rates of property crime and vehicle theft, localized gang activity on streets like Blythe Street, aging public infrastructure, and heavy parking congestion. Researching specific residential blocks is critical to securing a comfortable home base.
