Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

About the Role

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, join our caring team at Desert Regional Medical Center.

Up to $2,500 sign-on bonus based on experience. Shift: Nights. Job Type: Full Time. Hours: 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Provide nursing care for all Med Surg patients.
• Provide skin care and hourly rounding to all patients.
• Proficient with braces and specialized equipment used by patients.
• Obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.
• Understand growth and development and the range of treatment needed by patients, as appropriate to their ages.
• Be aware of patients' individualized plan of care, including goals and interventions.
• Provide information to the charge nurse to assist in the development and revision of the plan of care.
• Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Orient patients to the unit.
• Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Utilize universal precautions.
• Report potential crisis situations to the nurse in charge.
• Make patient rounds and respond to patients' requests for assistance (call light) in a timely manner.
• Attend report at the beginning of the shift and assume responsibility for assigned groups of patients.
• Participate in designated performance improvement (P.I.) activities.
• Demonstrate guest relations in communication, cooperation, and assistance to patients, physicians, co-workers, and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Act as the patient’s advocate and ensure patient rights are upheld.
• Organize and provide care to assigned patients in accordance with the plan of care.
• Identify patient safety risk issues and maintain patient safety.
• Organize and provide care based on priority patient needs and scheduled activities.
• Obtain and document patients' height, weight, and vital signs on admission.
• Take and record vital signs and patient weights according to physician orders or unit protocol.
• Observe for and document changes in patient’s appearance and behavior; report changes to the Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Education – entry level, vocational training, specialized skills, certification, and/or experience.
• Current California Nursing Assistant Certification (must maintain current at all times).
• Ability to work with nursing staff, patients, and families.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification (must maintain current at all times).
• Non-violent crisis de-escalation training (CPI) within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Pay

$25.00 hourly. Individual wages are determined based on qualifications and experience.