Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Telemetry, Full Time, Days

LE0030 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in Pleasanton, CA, is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient comfort, safety, and adherence to hospital policies within the California Nursing Practice Act.

You will assist with rounding, vitals, ADLs, meals, and routine treatments, while documenting accurately and communicating changes to the RN.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months CNA experience preferred; acute care experience valued.
• Current CNA Certificate and valid BLS certification required; additional departmental certs desired.
• Ability to communicate in English; strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Take vitals, document accurately, and report changes to the RN.
• Assist with activities of daily living, positioning, mobility, and meals.
• Maintain infection control practices and comply with hospital policies.

Skills

English language

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PALS certification

NRP certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists in direct patient care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital practices.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Assists in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges. Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills. In conjunction with nursing, performs hourly rounding. Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner. Assist RN with patient care as directed. Obtains vitals, monitors, and documents. When appropriate, reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, patient/family complaints, and all unusual occurrences. Provides general nursing care such as positioning ambulation and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment. Provides morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient. Provides meal support for patient as needed. Performs routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN. Answers patient call lights immediately, anticipates patient needs, and checks on patients regularly; demonstrates a cooperative attitude when assisting patients. Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly. Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue. Adheres to infection control policies and practices. Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Experience

Six months working as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Experience working in acute care preferred

License/Certification

Current CNA Certificate

Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Relevant departmental certification as required (i.e.: PALS, NRP) desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of Quality Control, Safety and Joint Commission standards

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work as an effective team player

Basic computer skills

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (SHCTV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $28.84 - $37.08 per hour

Day - 12 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.

Few great things are ever truly done alone. Performing at the highest level and achieving your best requires support and a team of dedicated people focused on doing amazing things every day. If that sounds like the environment you’ve been looking for, then we’ve got a place for you. Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley is seeking outstanding allied health, business, and nursing professionals to join our world-class team. Supported by a devoted staff and a progressive culture, we offer the freedom, opportunity, and respect your talent deserves. Not every job offers this; but here, we don’t know how to work any other way.