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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) MED SURG - PER DIEM, VARIABLE (TUSTIN)

Alta Hospitals
Santa Ana, CA, United States
$23,33 an hour
Full-time

The Certified Nursing Assistant 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.

Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds.

Our pediatric sub-acute unit, just one of six in California, serves patients from throughout the state. We care for patients up to 21 years of age who need long-term sub-acute care including ventilator care and nutritional support.

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.

Required Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Demonstrated prior patient care experience
  • Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA
  • 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
  • Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Pay Rate : Min - $23.33 Max - $23.33

5 days ago
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