CNA

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA, is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide essential patient care under RN direction. The role emphasizes compassionate basic care, patient safety, and support with mobility, daily activities, and comfort, while actively contributing to the patient's plan of care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Required are CA CNAs and BLS/CPR at hire; six months of acute care or skilled facility experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CA) by hire date.
• BLS/CPR certification required on hire.
• Preferably six months experience in acute care or skilled facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care with RN direction.
• Assist with patient transport and daily activities.
• Document care and report changes to the nurse.
• Support patient and family education within the care plan.
• Maintain privacy and cultural dignity while communicating with patients.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.

Every day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare.

• Uphold patient rights and cultural dignity by respecting diverse belief systems and utilizing professional translation services to ensure clear communication and strict adherence to privacy policies.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and care planning by recognizing age-appropriate needs, identifying high-risk conditions like falls or skin breakdown, and reporting findings to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Implement and evaluate the delivery of patient care by completing scheduled rounds, maintaining accurate documentation, answering call lights promptly, and assisting the healthcare team with bedside procedures and protocols.
• Support patient and family education by informing them of visitation policies and daily routines while reporting any learning barriers or language preferences to the nursing staff to improve outcomes.
• Foster effective teamwork and technical competency by maintaining professional collaboration, adhering to the chain of command, participating in improvement strategies, and demonstrating proficiency in all required clinical equipment and procedures.
  

Job Requirements

Required

• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Minimum of six months experience inacute care or skilled facility.

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $26.78 /hour