Nurse Aide - Med/Surg

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA is seeking a Nurse Aide for the Med/Surg unit. The role supports the Registered Nurse and delivers essential patient care, respecting age and development needs and responding to patient calls and changes in condition.

Required CNAs with high school education and BLS, with acute care experience preferred. Evening and night shifts are available; the position is 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• Completion of CNA course or equivalent.
• State CNA certification required by CDPH (post-1998 hires).
• BLS/Healthcare Provider status per AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care according to age/developmental needs.
• Observe patients and report changes to RN.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer.
• Answer call lights and respond appropriately.
• Transport patients and supplies as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and stock supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide Certification (CNA)

Job description

## Nurse Aide - Med/SurgApply: Salinas, CA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: SVH-103702**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!***We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## Department:3M Med SurgWorks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Aide performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. May be required to work on other nursing units as assigned. Assists with delivery of patient care by providing patient transportation as appropriate. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.* Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.* Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse.* Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.* Answers call lights and responds appropriately.* Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks.* Transports patients as appropriate.* Provides care for patients during transportation.* Order supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock.* Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork.* Maintains a safe and clean work environment.* Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.* Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.* Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.* Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Education:**Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Job requires ability to read, write and speak English. Completion of Nurse Aide Certification course or equivalent combination of education and experience.**Licensure:** Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required. State certification for staff hired after June 1998. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.**Experience:** One year acute care experience preferred.**Pay Range:** The hourly rate for this position is $28.90 - $35.12. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.**Shift Differentials:**Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00**Job Specifications:**● Union: NUHW### ### ● Work Shift: Evening Shift### ### ● FTE: 0.8### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 32*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*### About Salinas Valley HealthSalinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.