Certified Nursing Assistant - On Call - Nights - San Marcos
Company: Kaiser
Location: Pala
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists licensed nursing
personnel in the provision of nursing care. They will complete
their tasks/duties under the supervision and direction of an
assigned Registered Nurse (RN) and/or the Charge RN. CNA works with
and supports the nursing team in providing services, which meets
the patient's and unit needs. All tasks will be carried out
according to patient and family needs in relation to age-specific
and age-appropriate levels of care.
Essential Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse the CNA can provide care
and assist patients with the following tasks:
PATIENT CARE TASKS
Safety Needs - Use of:
- Hourly Rounds
- Participate in Unit fall prevention program
- Participate in workplace Safety program
- Patient mobility safety alarms
- Lifting Equipment
- Bed Rails
- Bed Level
- Isolation and Personal Protective Equipment
- Chemotherapy Precautions
- Oral pharynx suctioning
- Patient surveillance assignment
- Restraints Personal Hygiene Needs:
- Oral/mouth care
- Bed bath
- Shower
- Sitz Bath
- A.M./P.M. Care
- Peri-Care
- Routine skin care, applying over-the-counter creams and
ointments for prophylactic treatment of skin conditions
- Apply pediculocides and comb hair to remove nits. Comfort
Measures:
- Passing and refilling water pitchers
- Catheter care, including applying and removing condom
catheters
- Daily linen change
- Post-mortem care, as assigned
- Use of nursing comfort skin care products (NOTE: Does not
include products obtained from Pharmacy)
- Unhooking and re-hooking of NG tubes during ADL's
- Warm and cold therapies including warm and cold compresses, ice
bag, ice collar, ice glove, dry code pack, heated soaks and
whirlpool or sitz bath Nutritional Needs:
- Preparation of patient meal trays, snacks and fluids as
directed by the RN
- Feeding techniques
- Weighing (standing, chair scale, bed scale, sling scale)
Patient Transport:
- To procedures, to other units and for discharge as directed by
Primary Nurse and/or Charge RN Patient Equipment:
- Apply sequential compression devices
- Assist patients in and out of Continuous Passive Motion
machines
- Pelvic traction
- Cervical collar
- Charnley pillow
- Overhead frame/trapeze
- Vital sign monitoring equipment
- Patient lift and/or transfer equipment (Hover Mats, Sara Lift,
Cardiac Chair) Other Tasks/Duties:
- Bladder scanning
- Collect clean catch urine specimen
- Obtain a sterile urine specimen from the port of a
catheter
- Assist patient with coughing and deep breathing
- Suction oral pharynx
- Equipment cleaning
- Battery changes of equipment
- Specimen collection and transport
- Unit duties as assigned DATA COLLECTION
Vital Signs:
- Temperature, pulse and respirations
- Blood pressure - manual and electronic on upper arm, thigh, and
lower leg, including orthostatic blood pressure readings
- Pulse Oximetry
- Height and weight
- Measure, record and/or empty output from drainage devices and
closed drainage systems Documentation:
CNAs are to record data collected and duties performed on the
following documents according to hospital policy:
- Intake and output sheet
- Calorie count sheet
- Flow Sheets as appropriate (for example, restraint flow sheet,
24-hour flow sheet
- Graphic Sheet
- Signature ID sheet
- Admitting database (profile, day of event summary, outpatient
procedure form
- Document Flow Sheet for Patients under 1:1 Observation
Communication:
- Utilizes appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills which
demonstrate respect for patients, patient's property and
coworkers.
- Notifies RN of patient need for modification devices for
decreased sensory or cognitive function (glasses, hearing aid, TDD,
closed caption TV).
- Informs RN of recognized abnormalities in signs and
symptoms.
- Demonstrates an understanding of age-appropriate care for the
population being served.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum six (6) months of experience as a Certified Nursing
Assistant in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing, extended
care, or clinical outpatient setting.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have
this experience requirement waived.
Education
- High school diploma or GED.
License, Certification, Registration
- Current CNA certification by the State of California.
- Valid CPR card.
Additional Requirements:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
Notes:
- Non-Payday Weekend
PrimaryLocation : California,San Marcos,San Marcos Hospital
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Night
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 11:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 AM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B09 OPEIU Local 30
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : SAN MARCOS MEDICAL CENTER - OSM Svc Admin-Nursing
Float - 0801
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.
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