Nursing Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, California is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse while pursuing CNA certification.

Responsibilities include bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, vital signs, and supporting unit operations such as documentation, inventory, and light housekeeping. Collaboration with the nursing team is essential to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Nurse Assistant certification OR enrollment in nursing program with hire contingency.
• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA), upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and vital signs.
• Assist with inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, and light housekeeping.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to support patient well-being and care environment.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

CNA certification

Nursing fundamentals class

Enrolled in nursing program

Tools

CPR (AHA)

AHA RQI competency

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Nursing Assistant (NA), you will perform essential direct patient care, working under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, often while actively pursuing your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Every day you will provide comprehensive patient care, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs. You will also manage other duties such as inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer input, directly supporting the nursing unit's operational needs.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong capability for basic patient care, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all tasks, and effectively collaborate within the nursing team to ensure optimal patient well-being and a supportive care environment, showcasing dedication to advancing your healthcare career.

Provide For Patients' Personal Care

• Take vital signs.
• Cleansing bath.
• Back and skin care.
• Oral hygiene and care of dentures.
• Hair and nail care.

*Job Requirements**Required*

• Nurse Assistant certification OR completion of a nursing fundamentals class and are currently enrolled in nursing school OR a graduate from a nursing program., upon hire and
• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA), upon hire

*Preferred*

• One - two years of acute care experience preferred

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

One Community. One Mission. One California

*Pay Range*

$25.00 - $28.02 /hour