CNA DOU 2N

St Johns Regional Medical Center; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA seeks a dedicated CNA to assist patients with daily living activities and comfort. You will monitor vitals, support care team tasks, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment while communicating clearly in English.

Minimum requirements include CNA certification, CPR, and completion of a CNA program; hospital experience preferred. This SEIU-UHW represented role supports team-based care within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
• Current CNA Certification (CT NA)
• High School education or equivalent
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic daily activities to improve comfort and safety.
• Monitor and report patient vitals and changes to the care team.
• Maintain clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and staff in English.

Skills

Communication (English)

Caring demeanor

Observation skills

Medical terminology

Office equipment operation

Education

High School education or equivalent

Current CNA Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our CNA at St. John's you’ll help our patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with their basic daily life activities.

Your success in this role comes from your genuine desire to help patients feel better whether that means giving them fresh bed linens or checking their vitals. You’re diligent about your tasks observant of patients’ conditions improving or declining and accept coaching well. You know we’re all continuously trying to become better care providers and you’re eager to learn.

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values CNAs support and promote the provision of quality patient care and actively participates as a team member in the systems functions and activities of the unit/department.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
• Current CNA Certification (CT NA)
• High School education or equivalent
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Preferred Requirements:

• Six (6) months recent hospital experience as CNA

Special Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing clearly concisely and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate common office equipment including computers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.

Where You'll Work

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.