Certified Nursing Assistant PRN Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Brea, CA

2d•$23 - $24

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Brea is a 48-bed hospital with physician-led teams providing specialized acute care and rehabilitation to critically ill patients. The hospital also has a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area, supports patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. This is a PRN night position.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
BLS Certification.
At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care problems.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, bedpan or commode assistance, pre- and post-operative care, use of special equipment, and personal care such as bathing, oral, hair, and back care.
Change bed linens, clean bedside furniture, straighten patient rooms, and perform other general care needed during the shift.
Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is present, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment with appropriate ventilation and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and handle patient belongings and personal property appropriately.
Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond as appropriate.
Under the direction of an RN, perform routine treatment procedures, including enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under RN direction, and ensure proper patient positioning and alignment.
Assist an RN and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding and meal preparation, such as opening containers and cutting food.
Perform other related duties as assigned.