Certified Nurse Assistant
Medical Surgical/Swing Bed Department
Rate: $16.379-$21.491
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
- Assists license staff in general care and well being of patients including activities of daily living
- Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients by preparing nursing units, preparing documents, moving patients, and storing patient valuables
- Performs and records basic patient assessments within scope of practice including vital signs, height, weight, intake/output, and other measurements as assigned
- Manually provides general care for patients including bathing and feeding, answering patient requests, transfers and patient positioning/relocation as defined in Policy
- Assists the Activity Coordinator upon request
- Actively involved in departments Performance Improvement Plan
- Activity engages in ensuring patient satisfaction
- Represents the hospital in a respectful, professional manner at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Certified Nurse Assistant program
- Current California CNA certification
- Current BLS certification
- Completion of Safety Attendant orientation upon hire
- Working knowledge of the use and applications of computers
- Medical Terminology course completion Highly Desirable
- Electrocardiography Technician Certification Highly Desirable
- Capable of performing position related physical requirements
