CNA (Med Surg) NIGHTS

CNA (Med Surg) NIGHTS Department

• 6170-Medical/Surgical
• Acute
• Employment
• Type:
• Full
• Time
• Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")
• Reporting To:
• Corazon
• Tiu
• Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures which are directly related to patient care. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Our Values

Put Patients First Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams Operate with Integrity & Excellence Be Innovative Work As One Team

• What You'll Do Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs.
• Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required.
• Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment.
• Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
• Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning & positioning, and patient transportation.
• Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) Current and active CNA certification in California AHA Basic Life Support Understanding of basic medical terminology Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Strong interpersonal, customer service, and patient-care skills; ability to work as part of a team and follow nursing supervision. Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality Must be physically able to perform the tasks of CNA patient care: lifting/transferring patients, assisting with ADLs, standing/walking for shifts.