CNA - SNF West Wing - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Part Time - 0.6 FTE

Sharp HealthCare • Chula Vista, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) West Wing at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, working nights on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). The role involves collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to deliver quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific needs. The CNA contributes to overall unit functions and is expected to join and remain a member of the SEIU-UHW union as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This position was initially posted for ratified SEIU members and is now open to internal non-members and external candidates.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved nursing assistant course
• California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Fluent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year Recent experience in geriatric setting or an acute care hospital
• Current certification as Nursing Assistant for long-term care and skilled nursing required, rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the delivery of quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Delivers care with consideration to age specific needs/care.
• Contributes to overall unit functions.
• Ensures complete room set up for new admission (bedpan, urine container, tissue paper, basin, fresh water, etc.).
• Meets and greets new patient/resident and family members on admission to unit.
• Orients patient/resident and family to the facility/room.
• Inventories and documents patient's personal belongings on inventory sheet upon admission and update as needed.
• Transfers/transports patient to activities, therapies and other departments on time and in a safe manner.
• Removes all patient's equipment and supplies upon discharge.
• Ensures room preparation set-up for next admission.
• Assures availability of patient equipment and supplies.
• Checks, cleans equipment, materials as appropriate as indicated by Infection Control Policy.
• Provides patient with appropriate assistive device/s as needed.
• Checks and follows up on patient's requests for additional supplies or comfort measures.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner, and ensures accurate charging per corporate compliance policy.
• Obtains and returns supplies and materials from other departments.
• Completes delegated tasks within scope of practice.
• Seeks individualized patient information/instructions and goals from licensed nurse.
• Clarifies, validates expectations with licensed nurse.
• Makes agreement about completion of delegated tasks, including necessary resources (i.e., equipment, physical assistance) and time frame.
• Reports back if unable to complete task per agreement.
• Participates and implements in the completion of plan of care to meet established goals as delegated.
• Completes and assists with routine tasks (e.g. hygiene, positioning, etc.) per unit standards.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality.
• Completes and signs appropriate documents accurately and timely.
• Documents daily care of patient per unit standards.
• Identifies and communicates new resident/patient care issues/concerns.
• Communicates changes in patients/residents condition.
• Takes rapid action in life threatening situations and immediately notifies the licensed nurse.
• Communicates or questions requests outside of scope of practice to appropriate personnel.
• Communicates plans to transfer patients/residents to other departments or discharge to home.
• Communicates incomplete work requiring follow-up before the end of shift to licensed nurse.
• Labels/stores, ensures safety of patient's belongings (hearing aids, glasses, dentures).
• Complies with universal precautions and hospital infection control policies.
• Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and available support equipment to ensure patient's safety and avoid personal injury.
• Identifies and communicates patients who are at risk for injury to self and others.
• Complies with hospital policy in management of patients in restraints.
• Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and available support equipment to ensure patient's safety and avoid personal injury.
• Reports personal injury within two hours after incident happened, and completes the ART and state claim forms.
• Follows safety procedure required for equipment use.
• Reports observed hazards and unsafe practice.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload in accordance with patient's needs and staffing patterns, as appropriate.
• Validates understanding of new patient needs or changes in assignment.
• Communicates with other staff to develop plan for best use of resources.
• Asks for assistance to get workload done/completed.
• Reports to licensed nurse or supervisor when unable to respond to number of current demands.
• Seeks feedback from co-workers about strategy to complete work more efficiently.

Benefits

• This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees