Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Acute Care

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Must be able to read and write English
• California Nursing Assistant Certification; current, active and in good standing
• Current BLS Certificate

• Assists in admission and discharge/transfer of patient/residents as directed by RN/LVN and according to policy and procedure. Cares for patient's valuables according to procedure with assistance of RN/LVN. Assists patient/resident in preparing for discharge: dressing, packing, accompanying discharged patient to vehicle. Reports significant unusual findings to RN/LVN.
• Maintains a clean, orderly unit for each patient/resident. Assists patient/resident at individual level of capability - cleanliness, grooming, nourishment, rest, activity, and elimination. Assures that isolation principles are understood and carried out. Cleans kitchen, utility rooms, etc., as assigned by RN/LVN. Cleans units in absence of environmental services staff.
• As assigned, completes any patient/resident care responsibilities or assignments left from previous shift and reports any incomplete assignments to the next shift. Answers call lights promptly and refer questions or problems to RN/LVN in charge; assists with unit clerk duties as competent and indicated to support nursing unit; Makes patient / resident-to-patient/resident rounds at beginning and end of shift with assigned CNAs, relaying pertinent information and fulfilling patient/resident needs. Gives end of shift verbal report to charge nurse.
• Demonstrates competency and participation, under the direction of the RN/LVN, in implementation of treatments and programs including, range of motion, ambulation, feeding, bowel and bladder retraining, restraint reduction, special skin care, positioning devices, and behavior monitors, encouraging maximum levels of function.
• Collects and records information pertinent to the patient's/resident’s status. Takes vital signs, assists with ADLs and meals, assist with transport of patient/residents, passing and offering clean pitchers and water. Empties and measures drainage tubes and bags as directed by RN/LVN. Notifies RN/LVN of significant changes in the patient's/resident’s condition. Record nutritional intake and I & O. Makes regular patient/resident rounds.
• Demonstrates competency in the process of treatments, follow up labs, positive cultures, diagnostic imaging, monitoring system, nurse call system, and release of remains. 
• Demonstrates proficiency navigating through and documenting in Orchard Hospital Health Information Systems (HIS). Proficiency with ELearning, and Orchard Hospital email and Policies and Procedures - checking email each day worked.
• Demonstrates effective communication with members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes; attends and participates in all required in-service training and mandatory meetings (75% staff meetings) per policy.
• Actively participates in the patient/resident's plan of care and assists in implementing nursing intervention at patient/resident level of care. Maintains awareness of the patient's/resident’s and family's need for emotional support and understanding. Listens to patient's concerns and make sure the patient/resident and family understand treatments and procedures.

Salary : $21 - $25