CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

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Central Valley Specialty Hospital, a leading post-acute care facility and we are seeking compassionate and dedicated nursing assistants to join our dynamic healthcare team.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and family-oriented work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, possess the necessary qualifications, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to join our team.

Position Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Central Valley Specialty Hospital (CVSH) plays a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care. Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA performs routine tasks, bedside nursing, and accurate documentation. This position requires direct patient care for adult and geriatric patients in our long-term acute care facility.

Compensation and Benefits:

Central Valley Specialty Hospital offers competitive compensation, with individual wages determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and professional growth of our nursing staff. Our benefits include:

- Flexible scheduling, allowing nurses to choose their own shifts

- Shift differentials for NOC shifts (overnight) and weekends

- Sick time and Paid Time off (PTO) for work-life balance

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for comprehensive healthcare coverage

- 401(k) retirement plan

- Tuition Reimbursement to support further education and career development

- Life and Disability Insurance

About Us:

Central Valley Specialty Hospital is the only Long Term Acute Hospital within 90 minutes of Modesto. We are part of a healthcare system that provides care throughout
California. We are growing and continue to add more services to our system. Join our team today!

Central Valley Specialty Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12 (Full Time)
• 2x12 (Part Time)

Requirements

License/Certification & Position Qualifications:

• A valid CA Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accredited provider.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPERFORMS VITAL SIGNS ACCURATELY

• Takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure using appropriate single use patient equipment.
• Measures and records fluid and food intake and output
• Records calorie count accurately
• Performs weights accurately

PERFORMS TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES APPROPRIATELY

• Collects specimens, gives sitz baths
• Assists in physical examinations, special treatments or postmortem care as directed.
• Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs

CLEANS EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINS CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals, and wheelchairs. Ensures that such equipment is labeled and properly stored when not in use. Empties canisters as needed. Follows appropriate Infection Control protocol.
• Keeps the patient’s room in clean and orderly condition. Makes beds, replaces soiled linen, straightens bedside tables, discards trash, keeps window ledges free of clutter, removes unused equipment and returns to storage after it is properly cleaned.

MAINTAINS UNIT STOCK LEVELS OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED

• Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed. Checks trays, charts and cabinets for adequacy of inventory; assists with cleaning when necessary.

PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATELY.

• Performs services for the patient involving bathing using basin less bath products, oral hygiene, care of hair, and oral feeding.
• Answers patient lights and performs services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well being of the patient.
• Participates in hourly rounds.
• Reports any unusual circumstances or change in patient’s condition to the LVN and/or Supervisor.
• Recognizes and communicates cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates basic life support.
• Observes patients for unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports significant findings to LPN/Supervisor.
• Practices good isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection.
• Performs all other duties as required.

PROVIDES A LEVEL OF COMPETENCY TO PATIENTS AGES 18 AND OLDER.

• Adults:
  • Involves them with care planning by meeting any needs they identify during assessment.
  • Identifies their normal patterns of living and strives to attain them.
• Geriatric:
  • Strives to obtain understanding by speaking distinctly and moving slowly.
  • Involve family as much as possible.
  • Explains all procedures, provides for adequate rest periods, and listens to their concerns and fears.

UPHOLDS ALL SERVICE STANDARDS

• Safety- We do no harm and create an error-free environment.
  • Follow environment of care plan
  • Follow established clinical practices
  • Routine assessment of the environment for high risks with immediate correction (look for dangerous things and fix them; identify high risk issues and fix them)
  • Pay attention to detail
• Communication- We engage our customers in exchanging clear, timely and accurate information.
  • Listen carefully
  • Ensure understanding of treatment and services
  • Timely follow-up on commitments
  • Constantly learn about the customers and identify their needs
• Courtesy- We treat everyone with respect, social sensitivity and professionalism.
  • We acknowledge our customers with a smile and treat them as welcomed guests
  • Listen to our customers
  • Look at each interaction as an opportunity to promote courtesy with our customers
  • We treat each other as we treat our guests
  • We strive to exceed our customers expectations
• Presentation- We provide a positive customer experience through the appearance of our environment and employees.
  • Maintain a clean and organized environment, including workspaces
  • Control hospital odors
  • All employees are compliant with the dress code
  • All employees communicate in a professional and courteous manner, including body language
  • Protect the privacy of patients
  • Maintain a quiet atmosphere
• Efficiency- We use resources appropriately to benefit the customer and the organization.
  • Availability, assessment and application of resources
  • Do it right the first time
  • Pay attention to details
  • Save steps through planning
  • Timely responses