Certified Nursing Assistant, Long Term Care (Per-Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Delano, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital with a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal nursing care under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN), performs tasks related to activities of daily living and self-care, and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.

The position is per diem on the day shift. Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification is preferred in California and Hawaii.
• Audiometry and vision training, or a CHDP certificate, is preferred in California and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities-of-daily-living tasks, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints, and restorative care.
• Take vital signs, including pulse and blood pressure.
• Help patients with basic needs such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Perform clerical duties, including routing patient reports as appropriate.
• Use organizational and prioritization skills to keep the unit running smoothly and meet deadlines.
• Provide assessment data to certified nurses within the scope of practice, including vital signs and patient verbal and nonverbal responses.
• Report patients’ status and concerns to the RN.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED