3E Medsurge/Tele Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing FT Nights

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

4d•$23 - $26

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides high-quality, individualized basic nursing care and contributes to safe, quality care and positive patient outcomes. The role supports the hospital’s mission and vision and considers patients’ ages, developmental status, spiritual needs, and cultural diversity when providing care. The position reports to the Nursing Unit Director and receives assignment and direction from a Registered Nurse and/or LVN.

Requirements

Completion of a Nursing Assistant course.
Current Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Six months of acute hospital experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

Six months of acute hospital experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prioritize work according to patient care needs and organize daily assignments to complete work by the end of the shift.
Measure and record vital signs, pain, weight, intake and output, and urine output; report changes from established baselines and other relevant observations to nursing personnel.
Recognize potential emergencies, notify appropriate nursing personnel, and take appropriate actions within the scope of practice.
Provide care for patients with tubes and related equipment, including NG and gastrostomy tubes, wound drains, oxygen, IVs, chest tubes, JP systems, and Hemovac systems.
Observe and report skin redness, pressure injury concerns, and drainage on dressings to the RN.
Support aspiration pneumonia prevention by keeping patients upright after feeding and following posted thickener instructions.
Assist the RN/LVN with identifying patient problems, setting goals, and updating nursing care plan interventions; contribute to the plan of care in consultation with the RN and report patient responses to interventions, treatments, medications, and procedures.
Turn and position patients according to posted schedules and document care to help prevent pressure ulcers.
Assist patients with transfers to wheelchairs or gurneys and with ambulation, using proper body mechanics.
Administer simple cleansing, oil retention, and Fleet enemas and Harris flushes while maintaining patient comfort and privacy.
Deliver meal trays and snacks, position patients upright, and set up meals for assigned patients.
Provide oral care, denture care, baths, back and perineal care, and other hygiene as needed, including morning, bedtime, and as-needed care.
Assist patients with dressing and activities of daily living, including grooming, shaving, and makeup; assist with bathroom use and bedpan or urinal placement and removal while maintaining privacy and comfort.
Follow the hospital Fall Prevention Protocol and universal precautions, and perform hand hygiene before and after patient contact.
Provide routine catheter care, empty and measure urine output, document it, and remove Foley catheters as ordered.
Give accurate, objective handoff information to the oncoming nurse assistant and follow handoff communication procedures, including notifying the Charge Nurse about off-unit status and meal or rest-break issues.
Participate in teaching and orientation of new personnel and in continuing education related to the assigned area.
Operate equipment and perform duties safely; attend staff meetings and in-services, complete annual requirements, and meet education and competency requirements.
Help maintain a quiet and clean hospital environment, including patient rooms, the nursing station, and hallways.
Perform other duties as assigned.