Certified Nursing Assistant (SEIU), Full Time, Night Shift

Adventist Health; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal nursing care under the supervision of an RN. The role supports daily living activities, reports patient status, and contributes to a safe, efficient unit environment.

You will perform vital signs, basic treatments, and routine tasks, while adhering to AH policy and SEIU employment requirements.

Qualifications

• CNA certification is required.
• BLS Health Care Provider certification is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred.
• Audiometry/CHDP training or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
• Takes vital signs and reports changes to the RN.
• Performs routine nursing tasks and documents patient status.
• Supports clerical duties and patient reports to keep unit running smoothly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy (Preferred)

Audiometry (Preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

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. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
• Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred

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.
• Performs tasks associated with technical skills including, pyloric, jejunostomy, gastrostomy tube feedings, warm and cold therapies and finger stick capillary blood testing. Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs a percentage 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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Location: San Luis Obispo, CA-93409