Certified Nursing Assistant - Part Time - Day Shift

Nwregionalheart; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nwregionalheart is looking for a dedicated nursing aide to provide personal care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse. This role involves assisting patients with their daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as monitoring vital signs.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and possibly a phlebotomy certification. This position is crucial for maintaining patient wellbeing and involves routine tasks to support nursing staff effectively.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred in CA and HI.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal nursing care under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN).
• Assists patients with basic needs, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Performs routine clerical duties and provides assessment data to certified nurse.

Job description

Saint Helena, CA, United States

Job Description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

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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