Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Education and Work Experience:
~ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Phlebotomy Certification: Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
~ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
Performs tasks associated with technical skills including, pyloric, jejunostomy, gastrostomy tube feedings, warm and cold therapies and finger stick capillary blood testing. Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).
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#Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Location:Grover Beach, CA-93483
Responsibilities
Provide personal nursing care under RN direction
Assist with activities of daily living
Take vitals and report to RN
Qualifications
CNA certification required
BLS certification required
Required Skills
CNAvital signsassistance with ADLsclinical documentationteam collaboration
Keywords
Certified Nursing AssistantNursingNight shiftSEIUAcute care