CNA - MED SURG

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital • Banning, CA

82d • $21

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the RN and/or LVN in charge of the team and/or unit. The CNA assists in the implementation and coordination of care based on care plans and nursing diagnoses by providing delegated aspects of care. The primary patients served on the Med/Surg unit are adult and geriatric patients. CNA must be knowledgeable of the special needs of adult and geriatric patients for mobility assistance and skin care. They must possess the patience and understanding needed to deal with the frail elderly who need maximum assistance with ADLS. Occasionally, pediatric patients are admitted. CNA must be cognizant of safety issues and psychological issues connected with hospitalized children.

Requirements

• Must have a current C.N.A. Certification.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Requires knowledge acquired in a certified nursing assistant program.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Must have working knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Must be computer-literate.
• Good communication skills required.
• Must not have any incidents related to resident/patient abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction of the RN and/or LVN.
• Assist in the implementation and coordination of care based on care plans and nursing diagnoses.
• Provide delegated aspects of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Optional supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, and/or child coverage).
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care).
• 403b retirement with dollar for dollar match up to 5%.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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