Certified Nursing Assistant, Med/Surg (Full-time, Night Shift)

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Med/Surg unit on the night shift. Located in Hanford, CA, this full-time role supports patient care under an RN, assisting with daily living activities and vital sign monitoring.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and preferred phlebotomy and CHDP training in CA/HI. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in charting, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED preferred.
• Licenses/ Certifications: BLS required; Phlebotomy certification preferred in CA and HI; Audiometry and vision training preferred in CA and HI.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living, including nutrition, hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs (pulse, blood pressure) and reports patient status to RN.
• Assists patients with bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs clerical duties: routing patient reports, maintaining unit organization, and providing assessment data to the RN.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Phlebotomy Certification

Audiometry and Vision Training (CHDP)

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant, Med/Surg (Full-time, Night Shift)

Hanford, CA, United States

Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Job Summary:

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI
• Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred in CA and HI

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 71071
• Job Category Assistant
• Locations 115 Mall Dr, Hanford, CA, 93230, US