CNA - Emergency - Per Diem - Nights

Sierra View Medical Center; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, performing patient care tasks, monitoring vitals, assisting with hygiene, and supporting procedures. The role requires flexibility for holidays and on‑call shifts, and participation in disaster response per state law.

Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure are essential, along with CPI/BLS/CNA certifications and California

Qualifications

• CNA license valid in California and maintained.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CPI certification or eligibility within 1 year of assignment.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate in planning and safely execute assigned tasks.
• Interpret patient needs and understand growth/development considerations.
• Transport patients between units and maintain a positive attitude.
• Assist with ambulation, positioning and daily activities using proper body mechanics.
• Support basic care: feeding, bathing, hygiene, vital signs, and toileting.
• Assist with dietary needs and document intake.
• Provide equipment and supplies for care and procedure needs.
• Obtain, prepare and/or transport specimens to Lab with proper slips.
• Monitor and document patient care and report changes to RN promptly.
• Perform unit‑specific duties and support record-keeping.
• Identify patient needs and communicate with the nurse as required.
• Maintain compliance with patient safety goals and hospital policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

California CNA license

BLS certification

CPI certification

Job description

PATIENT POPULATION:

The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) performs individually assigned patient care activities based upon established patient care policies and procedures. Specific areas of responsibility include: monitoring of patient vital signs, providing patient hygiene and comfort measures, assisting with medical procedures, fulfilling nutritional needs, and maintenance of a record of the care provided as assigned.

Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)

Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification or obtain within one (1) year of assignment to department.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required. Ability to speak English, write legibly, and read, understand and follow directions.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as metric system proportions and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

An individual must have and maintain current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) in the state of California. Must have and maintain BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands‑on patient care. Must have and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification or obtain within one (1) year of assignment to department.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*Indicates Essential Function

1. 1 * Cooperates in team planning and execution of that plan to accomplish assigned patient care tasks effectively and safely.
2. 2 * Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs. Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for all patient groups.
3. 3 Transports patient(s) to and from various Hospital and/or Nursing Units with a pleasant attitude, i.e. Med/Surg to X-ray, ER to Med/Surg, discharge patients, etc.
4. 4 * Assists in patient ambulation and positioning using safe body mechanics, i.e. patient from bed to standing position or chair.
5. 5 * Assists with basic care needs, i.e. feeding, bathing, shampoo hair, shaving, oral care, Foley care, perineal care, diaper changes; vital signs (BP, P, R, T) routine and post‑op; toileting and measuring output.
6. 6 Assists with dietary needs of patients by setting up food trays, feeding adults, children and infants; documenting intake.
7. 7 Provides equipment and supplies for patient, room or procedure as directed, i.e. makes beds, stocks supply carts, passes fresh water for patients, stocks soiled utility room, etc.
8. 8 * Obtains, prepares and/or transports specimens to Lab ensuring with proper Lab slips, i.e. S&A, urine, stool.
9. 9 * Monitors and documents patient care as directed. Reports variances immediately to appropriate health team member. Reports any patient concerns or changes in patient conditions to the R.N. as soon as possible.
10. 10 * Performs other unit‑specific duties; assists with daily supply count and assists Unit Clerk by assembling the patient record.
11. 11 Demonstrates ability to identify and anticipate patient needs.
12. 12 Interacts with patients to determine individual needs and coordinates with R.N. to accomplish. Communicates with Nurse pertinent patient information throughout shift via patient requests and documents appropriately.
13. 13 * Participates in adherence to the Joint Commission "National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals" as defined by Scope of Practice.
14. 14 * Documentation reflects compliance with established Hospital policies and procedures.

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