CNA, Med/Surg (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health

5d

About The Position

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley is a 25-bed hospital offering outpatient services, an emergency department, rural health clinics, and medical offices. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). The role supports patients with activities of daily living and self-care needs, performs routine assigned tasks, and reports patient status and concerns to the RN.

This is a per-diem, day-shift position. Associates are required to receive applicable vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED