Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Ortho

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Up to $1,250 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Shift: Nights, 7:00pm to 7:30am and every other weekend is required.

Job type: Part Time

Hours: 12Hrs

GENERAL DUTIES:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse. Access to all patient health information is for treatment purposes only.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT DUTIES:

Performs general nursing procedures, teaching, interventions, goal setting and treatments (within scope of practice) and reports significant findings to the Registered Nurse (RN)

Supports changes in clinical practice and assists the department director with implementing changes in the hospital policies or practices

Participates in orientation of new staff as needed

Ensures compliance, knowledge and adherence with hospital's policies and procedures

Maintains competence in practice

Participates in quality improvement programs

Provides skin care and hourly rounding to all assigned patients

Knowledgeable of growth, development and treatment needed in various populations served

Orients patients to room/unit and ensures, patient communication, white boards are complete

Utilizes universal precautions and ensures others do so as well

Ensures call lights are answered timely and report patient needs, which are outside of the scope of practice, to the appropriate personnel

Adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policy

Attends all required education

Organizes care and assumes responsibility for assigned group of patients

Demonstrates guest relations in communication, cooperation and providing assistance to patients, physicians, co-workers and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner

Advocates and ensures patient rights are upheld

Identifies patient safety risks and ensures patient safety is maintained

Obtains and records vital signs, patient weight, activities of daily living, intake and output

Notifies RN and documents changes in patient's appearance or behavior

Applies telemetry leads and troubleshooting if working on telemetry monitoring unit

Proficient with braces and specialized equipment utilized by patients

Assists in monitoring mental health patients

Other duties as appropriately assigned by unit director

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED

California Nursing Assistant Certification upon hire and to be maintained at all times

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Non-violent crisis de-escalation training (CPI) completed within 90 days of hire

Education entry level, vocational training, specialized skills and certification

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work with staff, patients and families

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Preferred: None

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About Us

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!