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

Adventist Health; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for full-time night shift. You will provide personal nursing care under supervision, assist with activities of daily living, and report patient status to the RN.

Required CNA certification and BLS provider certification; phlebotomy, audiometry or CHDP training preferred. The role involves vital signs, basic nursing tasks, and performing various routine duties to support patient care and unit operations.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required and BLS HCP certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; audiometry/vision training preferred.
• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal nursing care to patients under the supervision of an RN.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic self-care needs.
• Report patients' status and concerns to the RN promptly.
• Perform vital signs and basic nursing tasks per scope of practice.
• Complete routine duties and route patient reports as needed.

Education

High School/GED

CNA certification

BLS Health Care Provider

Phlebotomy Certification

Audiometry & vision training (CHDP)

Job description

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

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 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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.