Provides personal nursing care and assists patients with activities of daily living under the direction of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and nutrition, and performing clerical duties to ensure unit efficiency.
Requirements summary
Requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and phlebotomy or audiometry certifications are desired.
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Job description
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977.
Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services.
Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
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 SEIU.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required 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 a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate.
Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated.
Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).
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.
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