Certified Nurse Assistant – CNA (ACT)

Tri-City Medical Center; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for an Advanced Care Technician to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, providing essential patient care and comfort measures to diverse populations, including infants and adults. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare facility known for its commitment to quality and compassionate care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months experience in an acute care facility preferred.
• Minimum 2 years CNA experience required for NICU Department.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Assists patients with daily needs, including meals.
• Records and reports observations to the supervisor.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Computer Skills

English Proficiency

Infection Control

Education

California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification

California Licensed Vocational Nurse

Military Corpsman

Nursing Student (Fundamentals Completed)

Tools

Electronic Charting

Job description

Job Locations

US-CA-Oceanside

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years. It is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in more than 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine, and cardiovascular health services, while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer, and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality, compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together, we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary

An Advanced Care Technician, or ACT-Float, works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide basic patient care and comfort measures for assigned patients. These duties are not to exclude other duties that may be assigned. Provides care for infant (0-1 year), emergency pediatric (1-13 years), and adult (14 years and older) populations.

Major Position Responsibilities

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities, and competencies necessary to perform the essential functions of the job competently. They should not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on organizational needs.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.
• Provides comfort measures to patients.
• Assists patients with daily needs, including meals as needed.
• Records and reports observations to the immediate supervisor, including temperature, pulse, weight, and daily input and output.
• Cleans and prepares medical equipment, and reports equipment condition.
• Assists in transporting patients as necessary.
• Formula preparation (NICU Department).

Qualifications

• ACT: 3-6 months previous experience in an acute care facility, preferred.
• ACT-Float: 1 year previous experience in an acute care facility, preferred.
• NICU Department: Minimum 2 years CNA experience, required. Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills, required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English, required.
• Knowledge of electronic charting, preferred.

Education

• One or more of the following is required upon hire:
• Current California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification, or
• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse, or
• Military Corpsman, or
• Nursing student who has completed the fundamentals of nursing, including initial assessment and vitals.

Certification

• Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
• NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED, BHU IP & OP only).
• Maintain at least 10 related work CEUs annually from TCMC or other sources in lieu of licensure maintenance.

Each new hire must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen, and background checks before starting work.

*Salary/hourly wage range is posted; actual pay depends on verified experience and internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.