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

Adventist Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care during the night shift. Under RN supervision, you will assist with daily living activities, monitor patients, and report findings promptly.

The role requires CNA and BLS certifications, with preferred phlebotomy and audiometry/CHDP training. This is a full-time position at a 162-bed facility on the Central California Coast, represented by SEIU.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience guidance listed in job posting.
• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Performs activities of daily living tasks and reports patient status to RN.
• Assists with nutrition, hydration, hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Performs clerical tasks related to patient reporting and unit operations.
• Monitors vital signs and contributes to care planning with RN.

Skills

Nursing care support

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Education

High School/GED

CNA certification

BLS Health Care Provider

Phlebotomy Certification

Audiometry/CHDP training

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.

Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Location:Santa Maria, CA-93457