CNA

CommonSpirit Health • Merced, CA

11d

About The Position

As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will provide essential support under RN direction and contribute to patient comfort, safety, and recovery. You will deliver basic care, assist with patient transport, and participate in the patient’s plan of care as a member of the interdisciplinary team, upholding high standards of conduct and patient well-being.

The role requires a service-oriented approach, strong communication skills, meticulous patient support, and commitment to dignified, high-quality healthcare. You will respect patient rights and cultural dignity, recognize age-appropriate needs and high-risk conditions, report findings to the nurse, and help implement and evaluate patient care. You will also support patients and families with information about visitation policies and daily routines, while collaborating professionally with the healthcare team and demonstrating competency with required clinical equipment and procedures.

Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed nonprofit acute care hospital in Merced, California, serving more than 150,000 patients annually. Its services include a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. The hospital is recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant credential for California, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, required upon hire.
• Strong communication skills.
• A dedicated spirit of service and meticulous approach to patient support.
• Commitment to patient well-being, privacy, and dignified, high-quality healthcare.
• Quarterly American Heart Association Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification is required after hire; competency must be completed through facility-internal resources, as outside RQI resources are not accepted for CommonSpirit Health compliance.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in acute care or a skilled facility.

Responsibilities

• Uphold patient rights and cultural dignity by respecting diverse belief systems, using professional translation services, and adhering to privacy policies.
• Recognize age-appropriate patient needs and high-risk conditions, including falls and skin breakdown, and report findings to the nurse promptly.
• Complete scheduled rounds, maintain accurate documentation, answer call lights promptly, and assist the healthcare team with bedside procedures and protocols.
• Inform patients and families about visitation policies and daily routines, and report learning barriers or language preferences to nursing staff.
• Collaborate professionally, adhere to the chain of command, participate in improvement strategies, and demonstrate proficiency with required clinical equipment and procedures.
• Provide basic patient care and assist with patient transport under RN direction.
• Contribute to the patient's plan of care as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed