Certified Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg (Per Diem, Night Shift)

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

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal nursing care under the supervision of an RN. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe, clean unit.

Requirements include CNA certification and BLS; CA/HI preferred certifications for phlebotomy and audiometry/CHDP. Strong communication and clerical coordination are valued in this fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CNA certification required; Phlebotomy certification preferred in CA/HI.
• Audiometry and vision training or CHDP certification preferred in CA/HI.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks related to activities of daily living, including nutrition and hydration, hygiene, positioning, and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Assists patients with bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs clerical duties such as routing patient reports to keep the unit running smoothly and records data for the RN.
• Provides assessment data to the certified nurse within scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

BLS certification

Phlebotomy certification

Audiometry/CHDP training

Job description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

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
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required

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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