AHD Certified Nursing Assistant

Alameda Health Sytem; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking an AHD Certified Nursing Assistant for an internal, part-time evening shift at Alameda Hospital, Alameda, CA. The position involves a range of inpatient and clinic support duties under close supervision, including basic patient care, vital signs, and equipment setup.

The CNA functions without a nursing license for routine tasks and requires a current Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with completion of training courses.
• Minimum six months experience in a sub-acute or acute care setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with meals, hygiene, and comfort; respond to call lights promptly.
• Take and record vital signs; observe for changes and report to nurse.
• Position, transport, and assist with ambulation as directed; use safety equipment.
• Prepare exam rooms, stock supplies, and support physicians during examinations.
• Provide one-to-one observation when patient sitter duties are assigned and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Hygiene assistance

Vital signs monitoring

BLS knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

AHD Certified Nursing Assistant Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Alameda, CA
• Alameda Hospital
• AHD Telemetry
• Part Time - Evening
• Nursing
• $36.33 - $39.33/hr
• FTE: 0.8

Summary

Under close supervision, the AHD Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs a variety of CNA tasks relating to the care of patients and residents in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or clinic. Performs routine inpatient and/or outpatient nursing duties that do not require a nursing license. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Assists patients with meals, personal hygiene and incontinent care. Answers call lights promptly, and attends to patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment; observes and reports any deviation in patients condition/status; keeps patient areas clean and orderly. Obtains and sets up suction equipment; sets up oxygen; turns and positions patients with assistance; assists patients to and from wheelchairs and gurneys; and assists patients with ambulation and crutch walking. Reports to nurse regarding alarm/trach/airway concerns. Takes patients' vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure); administers simple range of motion exercises; positions and drapes patients for examination or treatment; transports patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchair or gurneys. When assigned as a sitter, responsible for but not limited to protecting the patient(s)/resident(s) from harm and assisting in meeting their emotional and physical needs through one-to-one continuous observation. Provide on-going observation and basic patient care. When assigned to an outpatient setting, prepares examination room, ensuring that it is stocked with the necessary supplies, equipment and instruments for the type of clinic to be held; weighs, takes and documents patients' vital signs; assists physicians or mid-level practitioners during the examinations as directed; labels and delivers specimens to the lab; assists in the maintenance of a clean and well supplied clinical area; stocks shelves and monitors expiration of medical supplies.

PAY RANGE: 36.33 - $39.33/hr
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School diploma or GED with additional training.

Minimum Experience: Minimum of six months experience in a sub-acute or acute care setting.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certification: Current Nursing Assistant Certification.