CNA

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to support patient comfort, safety, and recovery under RN supervision. You will provide basic care, assist with mobility and transport, and contribute to the plan of care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must be a CA Certified Nursing Assistant upon hire and hold CPR/BLS. Weekend and holiday availability is required; prior acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CA) upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Preferred: six months of experience in acute care or skilled facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate basic care under RN direction.
• Assist with patient transport and mobility.
• Document accurately and report to nurse in a timely manner.
• Participate in patient education and care planning.
• Maintain privacy and safety policies and uphold patient rights.

Skills

CNA

CPR/BLS

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

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
• Must be able to take call, float to other areas, and work on weekends and holidays as required

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.

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