CNA - MED SURG

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital; Banning (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life and AD&D

Flexible spending accounts

403b retirement with match

Paid time off

Job summary

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in California is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe, clean environment under RN/LVN supervision on the Med/Surg unit. The CNA will support care plans, use medical terminology, stay computer-literate, and uphold patient safety.

Must hold a current CNA certification and BLS, with strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to adult,

Qualifications

• Must have current CNA certification.
• High School graduate or equivalent; CNA program completed.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer-literate.
• Good communication skills.
• No incidents related to resident/patient abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care under RN/LVN supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Assist in implementation and coordination of care per care plans and nursing diagnoses.
• Support care for adult and geriatric patients; awareness of safety needs.
• Occasionally assist with pediatric patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

CNA program completion

Job description

C.n.a.-med/Surg Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the RN and/or LVN in charge of the team and/or unit. The CNA assists in the implementation and coordination of care based on care plans and nursing diagnoses by providing delegated aspects of care. The primary patients served on the Med/Surg unit are adult and geriatric patients. CNA must be knowledgeable of the special needs of adult and geriatric patients for mobility assistance and skin care. They must possess the patience and understanding needed to deal with the frail elderly who need maximum assistance with ADLS. Occasionally, pediatric patients are admitted. CNA must be cognizant of safety issues and psychological issues connected with hospitalized children.

Requirements

• Must have a current C.N.A. Certification. High School graduate or equivalent; requires knowledge acquired in a certified nursing assistant program.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Must have working knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Must have computer-literate.
• Good communication skills required.
• Must not have any incidents related to resident/patient abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.

Pay / Benefits

• Estimated pay is based on qualifications (including but not limited to experience, education, certifications, and licensure where applicable).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, optional supplemental life (employee, spouse, and/or child coverage), flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care), 403b retirement with dollar for dollar match up to 5%, paid time off, and more available depending on employment status.

M/F/D/V/SO

EOE