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

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide personal care under RN supervision. Duties include ADL support, vital signs, nutrition, hydration, and basic clerical tasks to keep the unit running smoothly.

The role requires CNA certification and BLS, with preferred phlebotomy and audiometry/CHDP training. Shift: 12 hours, nights; full-time with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred.
• Audiometry and vision training or a CHDP certificate: Preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal nursing care under the direction of an RN.
• Performs activities of daily living and reports patient status.
• Takes vital signs and assists with basic needs (nutrition, hydration, bathing, dressing).
• Performs clerical duties and coordinates tasks to keep the unit running smoothly.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
• Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
• 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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JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 74348
• Job Category : Assistant
• Posting Date : 2026-10-23T21:49:26+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Job Shift : Night Shift
• Locations : San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $27.04. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Float Pool
• Shift Length : 12 Hours