CNA - Acute Care/Medical Telemetry

Job Description

Description

CNA - Medical for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. Hourly compensation is $17.27 – $30.12; hiring rate dependent on qualifications, professional experience, and/or work location.

Be part of a compassionate and cohesive team who cares for the local population and enjoys getting to know their patients.

A 25-bed critical access hospital, PeaceHealth United General Medical Center offers advanced treatment options and short hospital stays. 

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

DETAILS OF THE POSITION

1. Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
2. Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
3. Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
4. Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
5. Documents relevant patient care data
6. May provide clerical support to the unit; doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification level as required by state or facility at date of hire.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

UNITED GENERAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires moderate physical exertion to include prolonged periods of standing from 34% to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more; hazards may include exposure to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, soiled linens, unknown liquid in trash bags and biohazards (sharps).
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).
• There are ergonomic risks identified for each Environmental Services Technician (EST) assignment.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For a full position description or for questions, please contact Vicki Greenwald: [email protected]

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. 

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