Nursing Assistant, Day Shift, Full Time

Adventist Health; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino County is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and assist with daily activities under the supervision of an RN. You will report patient status and concerns to the RN and contribute to a safe, compassionate care environment.

Required BLS certification with a preference for CNA and phlebotomy skills. This full-time role is based in Fort Bragg, CA, offering a stable schedule and opportunities to collaborate with a skilled care team.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• BLS Health Care Provider certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Audiometry/CHDP certification preferred.
• BLS certification required for AH policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal nursing care under RN supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living and self-care needs.
• Takes vital signs and reports patient status to RN.
• Performs routine assigned tasks and documents observations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Nursing care

Communication

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

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. This position is represented by UFCW.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
• Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

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 routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.
• 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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 71800
• Job Category : Assistant
• Job Shift : Day Shift
• Locations : Fort Bragg, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $26.51. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Med/Surg
• Shift Length : 12 Hours