Coronado Hospital - Coronado, CA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Coronado, CA
About the position
The position involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role requires a California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to provide care that meets the specific needs of patients, particularly in a geriatric or acute care setting. Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the delivery of quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
- Delivers care with consideration to age-specific needs.
- Contributes to overall unit functions.
- Ensures complete room setup for new admissions and orients patients and families to the facility.
- Transfers/transports patients to activities, therapies, and other departments safely and on time.
- Checks and cleans equipment and materials as per Infection Control Policy.
- Documents daily care of patients accurately and timely.
- Communicates changes in patients' conditions to the licensed nurse.
- Participates in the completion of the plan of care to meet established goals.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved nursing assistant course.
- California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification - CA Department of Public Health - REQUIRED.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification - American Heart Association - REQUIRED.
Nice-to-haves
- 1 Year Recent experience in a geriatric setting or an acute care hospital.
- Current certification as Nursing Assistant for long-term care and skilled nursing required, rehab preferred.
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus: $2,500
- Relocation Bonus: $2,500
- Employee Referral: $1,000
