CNA - Telemetry Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glendale seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide personal nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse. The ideal candidate will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and perform clerical duties. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS). This position is crucial to ensure patient safety and comfort in a reputable healthcare facility known for its commitment to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred in CA and HI.
• Experience with vital signs monitoring and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal nursing care under the direction of an RN.
• Assists patients with nutrition, hydration, and personal care.
• Takes vital signs and reports patient status to RN.
• Performs clerical duties and helps keep the unit organized.

Skills

Assisting with activities of daily living

Vital signs monitoring

Clerical duties organization

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers.

We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients' status and concerns to the RN.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI
• Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred in CA and HI

Essential Functions

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.