Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Palm Springs, CA

6h

About The Position

The nursing assistant provides patient care to Med Surg patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes access to Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only. The assistant organizes and delivers care according to patients’ plans of care and needs, supports patient safety and comfort, and communicates observations and relevant information to nursing staff. This is a full-time day-shift position. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 is offered based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current California Nursing Assistant Certification, maintained at all times.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained at all times.
• Ability to work with nursing staff, patients, and families.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Complete non-violent crisis de-escalation training (CPI) within 90 days of hire.
• Entry-level education, vocational training, specialized skills, certification, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Provide nursing care for Med Surg patients, including skin care and hourly rounding.
• Use braces and specialized equipment used by patients.
• Obtain and interpret information in terms of patients’ needs, growth and development, and appropriate treatment needs.
• Remain aware of each patient’s individualized plan of care, goals, and interventions.
• Provide information to the charge nurse to assist in developing and revising plans of care.
• Carry out teaching activities identified in treatment plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Orient patients to the unit.
• Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel and potential crisis situations to the nurse in charge.
• Use universal precautions.
• Make patient rounds and respond promptly to requests for assistance through the call light.
• Attend shift report and assume responsibility for assigned patient groups.
• Participate in designated P.I. activities.
• Communicate and cooperate courteously with patients, physicians, coworkers, and visitors, and provide assistance as needed.
• Advocate for patients and ensure their rights are upheld.
• Organize and provide care to assigned patients in accordance with their plans of care, priorities, and scheduled activities.
• Identify patient safety risks and maintain patient safety.
• Obtain and document patients’ height, weight, and vital signs on admission.
• Take and record vital signs and patient weights according to physician orders or unit protocol.
• Observe and document changes in patients’ appearance or behavior and report changes to the Registered Nurse.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED