Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med Surg - Loan Forgiveness & $6,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Nights (Tustin)
Job Details
Full 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 families
Sign-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