CNA - SNF-East Wing - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Evening Shift - Part Time 0.6 FTE

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team in delivering quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, taking age-specific needs into consideration. The role also contributes to overall unit functions and performs baseline patient and resident care skills under nursing guidance. This is a part-time position at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center’s SNF-East Wing, scheduled from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM in 8-hour shifts, with every-other-weekend requirements. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement.

Requirements

Completion of an approved nursing assistant course.
California Certified Nurse Assistant certification from the California Department of Public Health (required).
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional certification from the American Heart Association (required).
Current certification as a Nursing Assistant for long-term care and skilled nursing is required.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform baseline resident and patient care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or acute care hospital.
Rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient rooms and supplies for admissions and ensure rooms are ready for the next admission.
Meet and orient patients, residents, and family members upon admission; inventory and document personal belongings and account for them during transfers and discharge.
Safely and promptly transport patients to activities, therapies, and other departments; remove equipment and supplies upon discharge.
Check and clean equipment and materials in accordance with infection control policy, provide assistive devices as needed, and follow up on requests for supplies or comfort measures.
Use supplies cost-effectively, ensure accurate charging, and obtain or return supplies and materials from other departments.
Complete delegated tasks within scope of practice, clarify instructions and expectations with the licensed nurse, and report tasks that cannot be completed as agreed.
Participate in and implement the plan of care to meet established goals as delegated.
Perform routine tasks such as hygiene and positioning according to unit standards, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Complete and sign required documentation accurately and on time, including documentation of daily patient care.
Identify and communicate patient care concerns and changes in condition; take rapid action in life-threatening situations and immediately notify the licensed nurse.
Communicate requests outside the scope of practice, transfer or discharge plans, and incomplete work requiring follow-up to appropriate personnel.
Safeguard and label patients’ belongings, follow universal precautions and infection control policies, and comply with hospital restraint policies.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment; identify patients at risk of injury and report hazards or unsafe practices.
Report personal injuries within two hours and complete the required ART and state claim forms; follow equipment safety procedures.
Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing, clarify changes in assignments, coordinate with staff, request assistance when needed, and notify the nurse or supervisor when demands cannot be met.