Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg (Full Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

6h • $25 - $31

About The Position

Provides personal nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed registered nurse. Performs routine tasks and activities of daily living, supports patients’ self-care needs, and reports patient status and concerns to the RN. The position is with Adventist Health Bakersfield, a 254-bed acute care hospital with 20 primary and specialty care medical offices.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school education, GED, or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred in California and Hawaii.
• Audiometry and vision training, or a CHDP certificate, is preferred in California and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, including 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 help 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 patient status and concerns to the RN.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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