PACU CNA – Fast-Paced Patient Care Assistant

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under supervision. The role involves bathing, feeding, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks in a busy clinical setting.

Under supervision, you will perform routine non-professional care and assist with activities of daily living, while adhering to aseptic techniques and reporting changes to the nurse. Evening/weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Certified Nurse Aide program.
• At least six months prior related experience in assisting with care of patients preferred.
• Current CA certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Accurately obtains vital signs and weights in a timely manner and reports to the nurse.
• Administers simple treatments and/or tests according to policy.
• Provides post procedure care to patients in an efficient and empathetic manner.
• Initiates patient care consistent with the nursing plan.
• Provides/assists patients with activities of daily care.
• Understands and applies principles of aseptic technique at all times in caring for patients.
• Notifies the nurse of any changes in the patients’ condition in a timely manner.
• Helps to keep all clinical areas neat and clean.
• Maintains a professional image at all times.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program

CA Nursing Assistant certification

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under supervision. The role involves bathing, feeding, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks in a busy clinical setting.

Under supervision, you will perform routine non-professional care and assist with activities of daily living, while adhering to aseptic techniques and reporting changes to the nurse. Evening/weekend shifts may be required.