CNA - Telemetry - Full Time - Nights

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs assigned patient-care activities according to established policies and procedures. The role serves a patient population that may include geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn patients. Duties include monitoring vital signs, providing hygiene and comfort measures, assisting with procedures and nutritional needs, and documenting care as assigned. The CNA works scheduled hours that may include holidays, weeknights, weekends, call-backs, and on-call duties. The employee may be directed to participate in emergencies and community disasters, including as a designated disaster service worker under the California Emergency Services Act. The employee is also responsible for reporting perceived misconduct and is expected to work cooperatively under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant licensure in California, which must be maintained.
Current BLS certification/card, which must be maintained; certification may be obtained during orientation before hands-on patient care.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.
Ability to speak English, write legibly, and read, understand, and follow directions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including metric-system proportions and percentages, if required.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work scheduled hours that may include holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call.
Ability to work under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines, and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

Cooperate in team planning and carry out assigned patient-care tasks effectively and safely.
Obtain and interpret information about patient needs and apply knowledge of growth, development, and treatment needs across patient groups.
Transport patients between hospital areas and nursing units with a pleasant attitude.
Assist patients with ambulation and positioning using safe body mechanics.
Assist with basic care, including feeding, bathing, shampooing, shaving, oral care, Foley and perineal care, diaper changes, vital signs, toileting, and measuring output.
Set up food trays, feed adult, child, and infant patients, and document intake.
Provide equipment and supplies for patients, rooms, or procedures; make beds, stock supply carts, distribute fresh water, and stock the soiled utility room as directed.
Obtain, prepare, and transport specimens to the laboratory with appropriate lab slips.
Monitor and document patient care as directed; promptly report variances and patient concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate health team member or registered nurse.
Perform unit-specific duties, assist with daily supply counts, and help the Unit Clerk assemble patient records.
Identify and anticipate patient needs, coordinate with the registered nurse, communicate pertinent patient information throughout the shift, and document appropriately.
Participate in adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as defined by scope of practice.
Ensure documentation complies with hospital policies and procedures.
Attend work on site and arrive on time.
Participate in emergencies and community disasters as directed, including during unscheduled hours.
Report perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or organizational standards.