certified nursing assistant Reedley, CA
Job description
Adventist Health Reedley, is one of four medical centers that forms Adventist Health in the Central Valley, consisting of 4,000 associates and providers. This medical center serves the communities of southern Fresno County and northern Tulare County. It provides the following care services: emergency, Inpatient and outpatient surgery, wound care, and birthing services whichincludea24-hour tele-neonatologist and pediatricians in partnership with Valley Children's Hospital.
Job Summary:
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. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients' status and concerns to the RN.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
- Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
- Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): Required
Essential Functions:
- Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
- Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
- Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
- 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.).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
About Adventist Health
CEO: Kerry L. Heinrich
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: https://www.adventisthealth.org/
Year Founded: 1973
