CNA, Nursing Assistant - Medical Staff, Local or Travel Contract, Days - 13 weeks

CNA, Nursing Assistant

Location: Placentia, CA

ASAP start

(Winter Surge needs- Rapid response)

Must be willing to work all holidays

Shifts: Days, 8am - 5pm, 40 hours per week, E/O Weekend

Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent CNA acute Care experience, BLS & CA CNA License

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Duties: - Job Summary: The 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, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Will assist with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities: -Receives and accurately inventories patient belongings and sends to Patient Property when appropriate. Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT) Quality Controls per standards as required. -Assists with patient care activities as directed by the RN, including specimen collection, turning & positioning, and patient transportation. -Assist patients 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, always maintaining patient privacy and respect. -Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment. -Accurately measures and records vital signs. -Recognizes critical deviations in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required. -Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. -Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Skills: - Required Skills & Experience: -Understanding of basic medical terminology. -Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. -Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English. -Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way. -Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

Required Education: -Must be Certified Nurses Assist., Licensed Vocational Nurse, or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least one clinical semester.

Required Certifications & Licensure: -Must be Certified Nurses Assist., Licensed Vocational Nurse, or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least one clinical semester. -Basic Life Support.