Certified Nursing Asst

Job Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. They will complete their tasks/duties under the supervision and direction of an assigned Registered Nurse (RN) and/or the Charge RN. CNA works with and supports the nursing team in providing services, which meets the patients and unit needs. All tasks will be carried out according to patient and family needs in relation to age-specific and age-appropriate levels of care. Essential Responsibilities Under the supervision of a licensed nurse the CNA can provide care and assist patients with the following tasks:

PATIENT CARE TASKS

Safety Needs - Use of: Hourly Rounds Participate in Unit fall prevention program Participate in workplace Safety program Patient mobility safety alarms Lifting Equipment Bed Rails Isolation and Personal Protective Equipment Chemotherapy Precautions Restraints Personal Hygiene Needs: Bed bath Shower A.M./P.M. Care Peri-Care Routine skin care, applying over-the-counter creams and ointments for prophylactic treatment of skin conditions Apply pediculocides and comb hair to remove nits. Comfort Measures: Passing and refilling water pitchers Catheter care, including applying and removing condom catheters Daily linen change Post-mortem care, as assigned Use of nursing comfort skin care products (NOTE: Does not include products obtained from Pharmacy) Unhooking and re-hooking of NG tubes during ADLs Warm and cold therapies including warm and cold compresses, ice bag, ice collar, ice glove, dry code pack, heated soaks and whirlpool or sitz bath Nutritional Needs: Preparation of patient meal trays, snacks and fluids as directed by the RN Feeding techniques To procedures, to other units and for discharge as directed by Primary Nurse and/or Charge RN Assist patients in and out of Continuous Passive Motion machines Pelvic traction Cervical collar Charnley pillow Overhead frame/trapeze Patient lift and/or transfer equipment (Hover Mats, Sara Lift, Cardiac Chair) Other Tasks/Duties: Bladder scanning Collect clean catch urine specimen Obtain a sterile urine specimen from the port of a catheter Assist patient with coughing and deep breathing Suction oral pharynx Equipment cleaning Battery changes of equipment Specimen collection and transport Unit duties as assigned

DATA COLLECTION

Vital Signs: Temperature, pulse and respirations Blood pressure - manual and electronic on upper arm, thigh, and lower leg, including orthostatic blood pressure readings Pulse Oximetry Height and weight Measure, record and/or empty output from drainage devices and closed drainage systems Documentation: CNAs are to record data collected and duties performed on the following documents according to hospital policy: Intake and output sheet Flow Sheets as appropriate (for example, restraint flow sheet, 24-hour flow sheet Graphic Sheet Signature ID sheet Admitting database (profile, day of event summary, outpatient procedure form Document Flow Sheet for Patients under 1:1 Observation Communication: Utilizes appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills which demonstrate respect for patients, patients property and coworkers. Notifies RN of patient need for modification devices for decreased sensory or cognitive function (glasses, hearing aid, TDD, closed caption TV). Informs RN of recognized abnormalities in signs and symptoms. Demonstrates an understanding of age-appropriate care for the population being served. Experience Basic Qualifications Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or clinical outpatient setting. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education High school diploma or GED. License, Certification, Registration Certified Nurse Assistant (California) Basic Life Support. Additional Requirements N/A Notes Scheduled work hours per week will be 20-32. Will work every other weekend. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Job Duties For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion. Primary Location: California,San Diego,Zion Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 21 Shift: Evening Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 03:00 PM Working Hours End: 11:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30 Job Level: Entry Level Department: ZION MEDICAL CENTER - OSM Svc Admin-Nursing Float - 0801 Pay Range: $29.49 - $31.97 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No Work Setting: Onsite Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente