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

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

· Assists in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges.

· Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.

· In conjunction with nursing, performs hourly rounding. Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner. Assist RN with patient care as directed.

· Obtains vitals, monitors, and documents. When appropriate, reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, patient/family complaints, and all unusual occurrences.

· Provides general nursing care such as positioning ambulation and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment.

· Provides morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient.

· Provides meal support for patient as needed.

· Performs routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN.

· Answers patient call lights immediately, anticipates patient needs, and checks on patients regularly; demonstrates a cooperative attitude when assisting patients. Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly.

· Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue.

· Adheres to infection control policies and practices.

· Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education

· High School graduate or equivalent

· Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program

Experience

· Six months working as a Certified Nursing Assistant

· Experience working in acute care preferred

License/Certification

· Current CNA Certificate

· Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

· Relevant departmental certification as required (i.e.: 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work Location: One location

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