About The Position

Located in Templeton among the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities is a 122-bed acute care facility serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. The organization provides care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and medical, surgical, and outpatient services. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). The role performs tasks related to activities of daily living and self-care, completes routine assigned tasks, and reports patient status and concerns to the RN. This position is represented by SEIU.

Requirements

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
  • All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and must be received annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

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

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 keep the unit running smoothly and meet deadlines.
  • Provide assessment data to a certified nurse within the scope of practice, including vital signs and patient verbal and nonverbal responses.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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