Night Shift CNA: Compassionate Patient Care Hero

Kaweah Health; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health is seeking a Night Shift General Nursing Assistant to provide holistic patient and family care in a full-time capacity at the 6173 M/S Oncology-3S unit in Visalia, CA. You will work under the direction of a registered nurse, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, documentation in the EMR, and coordinating care across departments.

Responsibilities include responding to bedpans, meals, and mobility needs; maintaining confidentiality and safety; and participating in emergency procedures as

Qualifications

• Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• HeartSaver AED.
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Reports any variance in the patient’s condition to licensed staff.
• Answers patient call lights within two minutes as assigned.
• Greets patient and family members in a friendly professional manner.
• Assists nursing staff with tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides for the toilet needs of patients by emptying bedpans and drainage container. Helps with meals and hydration.
• Maintains confidentiality and safety according to policies; keeps certifications current.
• Documents all care provided in the EMR as soon after care occurs as possible.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Orients patients to their room and supplies.
• Assists with activities of daily living: bathing, ambulation, oral care, etc.
• Performs vital signs, intake/output, and specimen collection as delegated.
• Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting the body to the morgue.
• Participates in crash cart checks and CPR if needed; responds to Code Blue.
• Maintains professional appearance and a clean, safe patient environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• FLOAT POOL-GENERAL NURSING: float to other units per shift needs.
• TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT/RESTORATIVE: assist residents to max function in ADLs.
• CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER-CVC/CVICU: restock supplies and report temperature deviations.

Skills

CA CNA certification

AED (HeartSaver)

Crisis intervention training

Job description

Kaweah Health is seeking a Night Shift General Nursing Assistant to provide holistic patient and family care in a full-time capacity at the 6173 M/S Oncology-3S unit in Visalia, CA. You will work under the direction of a registered nurse, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, documentation in the EMR, and coordinating care across departments.

Responsibilities include responding to bedpans, meals, and mobility needs; maintaining confidentiality and safety; and participating in emergency procedures as