CNA - DPSNF (Sub-Acute) - Full Time - Variable Shift

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) performs individually assigned patient care activities based upon established patient care policies and procedures. Specific areas of responsibility include: monitoring of patient vital signs, providing patient hygiene and comfort measures, assisting with medical procedures, fulfilling nutritional needs, and maintenance of a record of the care provided as assigned. Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act. (Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102) Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct. The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 such as metric system proportions and percentages if required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer skills.
Current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) in the state of California.
BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care.

Nice To Haves

Responsible for the treatment of care appropriate to the ages of the patients served, i.e. Adult (21 years of age) and Geriatric. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs. Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for these patient groups.

Responsibilities

Monitors patient vital signs.
Provides patient hygiene and comfort measures.
Assists with medical procedures.
Fulfills nutritional needs.
Maintains a record of the care provided as assigned.
Demonstrates support of the philosophy, policies and goals of Patient Care Services and the individual unit.
Documents care on the patient care record, accurately, consistently, and in a timely manner.
Prioritizes work activities to achieve optimal patient care.
Demonstrates ability to identify and anticipate patient care needs.
Maintains quiet environment, e.g. provides warm blankets and monitors patients.
Preserves patient modesty and confidentiality in positioning, transporting and conversations.
Communicates with nurse pertinent patient information throughout shift vs. patient requests and documents on appropriate forms.
Interacts with patients to determine individual needs and coordinates with RN to accomplish.
Delivers basic nursing care, utilizing policies, procedures and standards of care.
Provides equipment and supplies for patient, room or procedure as directed (e.g. make beds, stocks supply carts, fresh water for patients, stocks soiled utility room).
Transports patient(s) to and from various hospital and/or nursing units with a pleasant attitude (e.g. Med/Surg to X-ray, ER to Med/Surg; discharging patients).
Assists in patient ambulation and positioning using good body mechanics (e.g. patient from bed to bathroom, chair).
Interpersonal relationships demonstrate an understanding of personal responsibility to represent nursing and Sierra View Medical Center in a courteous, helpful and productive manner.
Participates in quality assurance activities and integrates findings into practice.
Demonstrates sensitivity and awareness of patient's rights in handling confidential patient information.
Adheres to hospital standards, policies and procedures relative to situation.
Available and functions as a resources to other caregivers.
Shares expertise.
Demonstrates the value of teamwork by relating to co-workers in the collaborative and supportive manner.
Fosters integration of new personnel.
Provides staffing support to the unit as requested by Director, i.e. scheduling flexibility, working extra shifts on short notice, low census days.
Practices appropriate infection control techniques.
Responsible for general clean-up and tidiness of patient rooms, kitchen, refrigerator (check daily, clean weekly and prn), lounge, and countertops.
Equipment is properly prepared for Central Processing pick-up or reuse: bedpans, instruments, I.V. poles, IVAC pumps, VS monitors.
Compliance with all regulatory bodies: (DHS)
Demonstrates adherence to the "National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals" as defined by scope of practice.
Documentation reflects compliance with established hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of role by adherence to NPSGs as it relates to area of practice.
Attends unit, hospital and other available in-service programs according to education policy.