Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant-Acute Rehab

Kaweah Health • Visalia, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the registered nurse, the purpose of this position is to provide holistic care for patients and families served. If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time. Explore our currently open positions and apply to the ones that fit you best. Keep track of your application in the selection process and new opportunities as they open. We hope you choose to join our team of dedicated professionals serving those who entrust us with their care. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

• Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• HeartSaver AED
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Reports any variance in the patient's condition, to licensed staff.
• Reports specific patient or family needs, concerns, and changes in activity to licensed staff.
• Refers complaints and problems to licensed staff or department manager immediately.
• Answers patient call lights within two minutes as assigned.
• Greets patient and family members in friendly professional manner.
• Identifies self by name and job category.
• As assigned, assists patient with their needs.
• Is an active participant in achieving quality patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient care issues.
• Complies with current policies and procedures including safety and infection control.
• Must keep all required certifications current.
• Performs tasks safely.
• Assists the Nursing staff in performing tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides for the toilet needs of patients by emptying bedpans and drainage container.
• Reports any variation in amount, color, consistency, and odor of output to the RN.
• Provides assistance with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Orients patients to room (call light, storage of belongings, etc.).
• Assists patients with meals, snacks, and with water pitchers.
• Assists with activities of daily living: bath, ambulation oral care, etc.
• Collects and records intake and output, weight, height, and vital signs as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Collects respiratory rate by direct observation of the patient.
• Collects, labels, and delivers specimens.
• Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting the body to the morgue.
• Assists with emergency care by participating in crash cart checks, providing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and responding to Code Blue.
• Handles the personal property of the patient with great care.
• Personal appearance shall reflect a well groomed, professional appearance as outlined in HR.107, Professional Appearance Guidelines.
• Watches with timing capabilities, i.e. seconds hand or stopwatch, are required uniform components.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.
• Documents all care provided in the EMR as soon after the care occurs as possible.
• Assists residents to achieve their highest level of physical functioning in ADL activities such as mobility training, range of motion and splinting skills (when assigned as Restorative Nurse Assistant).
• Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (when assigned as Restorative Nurse Assistant).
• Performs Unit Secretary duties for the unit (for Pediatrics).
• May handle syringes/needles for the purpose of restocking such items in appropriately secured areas (for CVC, CVICU and CVICCU).
• May check and document medication storage temperatures in accordance with hospital policy (for CVC, CVICU and CVICCU).
• Reports any temperatures that are outside of the recommended storage range immediately to the Nurse Manager (or designee) for their follow-up (for CVC, CVICU and CVICCU).
• May access the medication room for the purpose of accessing needed supplies and equipment (for CVC, CVICU and CVICCU).
• Maintains medication room security and fully understands and complies with ensuring proper security of medications in accordance with hospital policy (for CVC, CVICU and CVICCU).
• Reports any concerns immediately to the Nurse Manager (or designee) (for CVC, CVICU and CVICCU).
• May stock IV fluids and Irrigation fluids in locked supply drawers on mother/baby unit (for Obstetrics).
• May perform phlebotomy duties if certified (for CVICU).
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
• Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED