Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Observation
About The Position
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team! At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Department Specific Duties: Performs general nursing procedures, teaching, interventions, goal setting and treatments (within scope of practice) and reports significant findings to the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager/Charge Nurse Organizes care and assumes responsibility for assigned group of patients Performs bedside hand off at all times Knowledgeable of growth, development and treatment needed in various populations served Orients patients to room/unit and ensures, patient communication white boards are complete Provides skin care and hourly rounding Organizes and provides care based on priority of patient needs and scheduled activities of patients. Ensures call lights are answered timely and report patient needs which are outside of the scope of practice to the appropriate personnel Obtains and documents vital signs, patient height & weight, activities of daily living and intake and output promptly and appropriately Shift: Days, 7:00am to 7:30pm Job type: Full Time Hours: 12hrs Up to $2,500 Sign-On bonus based on experience GENERAL DUTIES: The nursing assistant provides patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Access to all Patient Health Information is for treatment purposes only.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- California Nursing Assistant Certification upon hire and to be maintained at all times
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- Non-violent crisis de-escalation training (CPI) completed within 90 days of hire and maintained
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work with staff, patients and families
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Ability to use computer for documentation
Nice To Haves
- Previous Experience in similar setting
Responsibilities
- Performs general nursing procedures, teaching, interventions, goal setting and treatments (within scope of practice) and reports significant findings to the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager/Charge Nurse
- Organizes care and assumes responsibility for assigned group of patients
- Performs bedside hand off at all times
- Knowledgeable of growth, development and treatment needed in various populations served
- Orients patients to room/unit and ensures, patient communication white boards are complete
- Provides skin care and hourly rounding
- Organizes and provides care based on priority of patient needs and scheduled activities of patients.
- Ensures call lights are answered timely and report patient needs which are outside of the scope of practice to the appropriate personnel
- Obtains and documents vital signs, patient height & weight, activities of daily living and intake and output promptly and appropriately
- The nursing assistant provides patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- Access to all Patient Health Information is for treatment purposes only.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
