CNA Med Surg Part time, Day shift at Adventist Health

Marysville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

30.91

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activities Of Daily Living Assistance, Patient Status Reporting, Vital Signs Measurement, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Pulse Monitoring, Bathing, Dressing, Feeding, Clerical Duties, Organizational Skills, Prioritization Skills, Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection, CNA Certification, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required * Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required * Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI Essential Functions: * Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices and restorative care. * Authorized Duties and Standards per Chapter 851 Division 63, may include: Giving Chlorhexidine bath; Assisting with coughing and deep breathing; Turning oxygen on and off or transferring oxygen between wall, concentrator, and tank at pre-established flow rate for stable individuals; Changing a suction canister; Applying external catheters and connecting external catheters to suction; Collecting specimens; sputum, stool, and urine including clean catch urine specimens; Applying, turn on and off, sequential compression devices; Assisting a person in and out of continuous passive motion (CPM) machine; Measuring, recording, and emptying output from drainage devices and closed drainage systems; Performing fingerstick capillary blood test; Removing mask after nebulizer treatment; Caring for the deceased individual including removing non-surgically inserted tubes. * Duties that are NOT permitted per Chapter 851 Division 63 include (refer to Chapter 851 for comprehensive list): Obtaining a throat swab; Obtaining urine specimen from port of catheter; Pausing and resuming established post pyloric, jejunostomy and gastrostomy tube feedings to provide personal care; Discontinuing a urethrally inserted catheter; Discontinuing a saline lock; Interrupting and re-establishing nasogastric (NG) suction; Measuring arm and leg circumference; Placing electrodes/leads for telemetry; Suctioning nose or oral pharynx; Testing stool for occult blood; Scanning bladder. * Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure, helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding, performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate and uses organizational skills to keep department running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. * 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. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performing tasks related to activities of daily living such as self-care needs, nutrition, and elimination. This role also involves taking vital signs, assisting with basic patient needs, and performing routine assigned clerical duties while reporting patient status to the RN.