Certified Nursing Assistant Telemetry
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Tustin
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
The Certified 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, ensuring the safety of the patient,
and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Assists with
stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed,
performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related
duties as assigned.Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully
accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds-120 beds for
general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric
sub-acute beds. Our pediatric sub-acute unit, just one of six in
California, serves patients from throughout the state. We care for
patients up to 21 years of age who need long-term sub-acute care
including ventilator care and nutritional support.
- Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital
signs. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition,
takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as
required. Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient
belongings as appropriate.
- Assists patient 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.
Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
- Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed
nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning &
positioning, and patient transportation.
- Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious
ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and
thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates
appropriate use of independent judgement and decision
making.Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Demonstrated prior patient care experience
- Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of
CA
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in
English
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the
job
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees
only)Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and
familiesSign-on Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign-on
Bonus, you must have one or more years of experience. Some
restrictions and exceptions may apply. Current Hospital employees
are not eligible and former Hospital employees may not be eligible.
The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time regular
positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of
12 months to active employees in good standing.
Keywords: Alta Hospitals, Newport Beach , Certified Nursing Assistant Telemetry, Healthcare , Tustin, California
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