Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Prometheus Federal Services•Palo Alto, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to work on-site at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center in Menlo Park, CA. The role involves providing a range of services comparable to a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility, adhering to national standards of care. The CNA will interact with patients, physicians, nursing staff, other VA employees, and patient family members, implementing care plans and working collaboratively within the healthcare team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant training course.
Active / Unrestricted CNA license in the state of California.
Active BLS Card
Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
Ability to obtain public trust.

Responsibilities

Interface with patients, Physicians, Nursing staff, other VA staff employees and patient family members.
Implement the plan of care demonstrating knowledge of the responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant for all stages of care.
Work in partnership with the health care team in implementing standards of care in accordance with the purpose, philosophy and objectives of nursing.
Responsible for care and use of equipment used.
Provide family and patient teaching.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL’s), including feeding, grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers and discharges including escorting using stretcher, wheelchair or other mobility device as needed.
Deliver safe, basic physical and emotional care to patients and/or residents with simple to complex needs.
Adhere to all VA policies, procedures and professional standards of care.
Follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and VA policies.
Document care accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Attend staff meetings as required by the VA facility Chief of Service, Nursing Executive, or designee.
Perform other duties as assigned.