Certified Nursing Assistant - Psychiatric Unit

County of San Mateo; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their Psychiatric Unit on a night shift, part-time basis. The ideal candidate will provide bedside care and assist with daily living activities in an acute care hospital setting. Candidates should possess a valid CNA certificate and a Basic Life Support certification. Experience in skilled nursing or acute care is preferred, along with the ability to handle high-stress environments and lift patients.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or acute care hospital.
• Possession of a Basic Life Support Certificate from the American Heart Association.
• Experience using EPIC for recording patient information is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care to patients in an acute care hospital.
• Assist with daily living activities and patient mobility.
• Monitor and document patients' vital signs and conditions.
• Administer non-medicated treatments under supervision.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Basic Life Support Certification

Ability to lift patients

Effective communication

Flexibility to work irregular hours

Education

Valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Valid Basic Life Support Certificate

Job description

San Mateo Medical Center is looking for an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within the Psychiatric Unit to provide a full range of bedside care nursing and other services required for patients in an acute care hospital. CNAs work under direct supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed vocational nurse. The current vacancy is a night shift, part-time, regular position.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• At least one year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility or acute care hospital.
• Possession of a Basic Life Support Certificate from the American Heart Association.
• Experience using EPIC for recording patient information (highly preferred).
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including call hours.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding and high-stress environment.
• Ability to handle and lift patients.
• Ability to push and pull heavy objects.

Licensure and Certification

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California.
• Valid Basic Life Support Certificate issued by the American Heart Association, or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
• Some positions may require a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure of patients; record other pertinent information as observed or measured.
• Apply non-sterile dressings and administer non-medicated treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
• Carry out rehabilitation procedures as directed by therapists; perform a range of motion body movement with/for patients; position and exercise patients.
• Assist in therapeutic milieu programs.
• Advise patients on the use of restorative equipment.
• Advise patients about the effects of medications.
• Assist with radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging.
• Observe and practice proper isolation techniques.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Operate various types of sterilization equipment.
• Set up oxygen and other hospital equipment as directed.
• Transport specimens, medical records, and related items.
• Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment; assist in controlling violent patients.
• Bathe, feed, dress, and care for the physical and psychosocial needs of interned patients.
• Enter and retrieve a variety of information in automated systems.
• Document and sign any care provided to patient in their medical record.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Typically, one year of experience in a hospital, institution, or approved nursing home as a nurse's assistant, orderly, ward aide or hospital attendant.

Knowledge of

• Principles, techniques, and procedures specific to area of assignment.
• Techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation, and physical or psychosocial needs.
• Infection control.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Safe lifting techniques.
• Theory and practice of total body substance isolation.
• Patients' rights.
• Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements.

Skill/Ability to

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of tasks and activities.
• Develop and maintain empathetic attitudes toward patients.
• Help in delivering patient care in a medical setting such as bathing, feeding, bed making, dressing, and sterilization of patient care equipment.
• Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs.
• Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment.
• Work with patients with multiple diagnoses.
• Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages.