Certified Nursing Assistant Float Pool Full Time Days

Job Summary Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists in direct patient care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital practices. Essential Functions Assist in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges. Interact with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responding to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills. Perform hourly rounding in conjunction with nursing. Complete accurate documentation in a timely manner. Assist RN with patient care as directed. Obtain vitals, monitor, and document. Report any changes observed in patient condition or behavior, patient/family complaints, or all unusual occurrences. Provide general nursing care such as positioning, ambulation, and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment. Provide morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient. Provide meal support for patient as needed. Perform routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, and special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN. Answer patient call lights immediately, anticipate patient needs, and check on patients regularly; demonstrate a cooperative attitude when assisting patients. Make rounds on assigned patients regularly. Provide post-mortem care and assist in transporting bodies to the morgue. Adhere to infection control policies and practices. Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. Education High School graduate or equivalent. Experience Six months working as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Experience working in acute care preferred. License/Certification Current CNA Certificate. Current American Heart Association BLS Certification. Relevant departmental certification as required (e.g., PALS, NRP) desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language. Strong attention to detail. Knowledge of Quality Control, Safety and Joint Commission standards. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work as an effective team player. Basic computer skills. Physical Demand and Working Conditions The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (SHCTV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Compensation Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $28.84 - $37.08 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE0030 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley