Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2 North Full Time Nights

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

21d•$29 - $37

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists in direct patient care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital practices. The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. Assists in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges. Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills. In conjunction with nursing, performs hourly rounding. Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner. Assist RN with patient care as directed. Obtains vitals, monitors, and documents. When appropriate, reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, patient/family complaints, and all unusual occurrences. Provides general nursing care such as positioning ambulation and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment. Provides morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient. Provides meal support for patient as needed. Performs routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN. Answers patient call lights immediately, anticipates patient needs, and checks on patients regularly; demonstrates a cooperative attitude when assisting patients. Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly. Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue. Adheres to infection control policies and practices. Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program
Current CNA Certificate
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of Quality Control, Safety and Joint Commission standards
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work as an effective team player
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Six months working as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Experience working in acute care preferred
Relevant departmental certification as required (i.e.: PALS, NRP) desired

Responsibilities

Assists in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges.
Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
In conjunction with nursing, performs hourly rounding.
Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner.
Assist RN with patient care as directed.
Obtains vitals, monitors, and documents.
When appropriate, reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, patient/family complaints, and all unusual occurrences.
Provides general nursing care such as positioning ambulation and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment.
Provides morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient.
Provides meal support for patient as needed.
Performs routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN.
Answers patient call lights immediately, anticipates patient needs, and checks on patients regularly; demonstrates a cooperative attitude when assisting patients.
Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly.
Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue.
Adheres to infection control policies and practices.
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.