Nursing Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, while pursuing CNA certification. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, mobility, and basic bedside care, plus clerical tasks and documentation to support the nursing unit.

CPR/AHA certification is required on hire.

Qualifications

• Nurse Assistant certification or enrollment in nursing fundamentals class and current nursing school status or nursing program graduate.
• CA CNA certification required on hire; CPR (AHA) on hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs

Bedside care

CPR (AHA)

Education

Nurse Assistant Certification

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.

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