Certified Nursing Assistant (Cna), Cardiac Care, Part Time, Days

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Cardiac Care, Part Time, Days

Greenbrae, CA

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County’s only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this role is to provide for the care needs of the patient with a focus on those treatments and services, which do not require state licensure. This care team member will provide for the hygiene, personal care, and activities of daily living, assist with tray passing and transport of patients, as needed, and measuring and recording vital signs. Some Nursing Assistants may do EKG tests. Some Nursing Assistants may also perform clerical support functions.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year (1040 hours) of experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute-care hospital or skilled nursing facility is preferred. Enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of clinical instruction may substitute for the required experience.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

Ability to read, speak, write clearly and legibly, and understand and follow English verbal and written instructions

Ability to establish priorities and follow through on assigned tasks

Ability to communicate clearly, and work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staff

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to learn current in-house computer systems

Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization

Maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands

LICENSE/ REGISTRATION/ CERTIFICATION:

Current employees hired since July of 1995 and applicants must possess and maintain a current CNA certificate (enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of clinical instruction may substitute for the required CNA certificate)

Applicants must possess and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification according to hospital policy

PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED:

Age specific criteria vary amongst departments

(X) Infants Birth up to 1 year (X) Adolescents 12 up to 18 years

(X) Toddlers 1 up to 3 years (X) Early Adults 18 up to 45 years

(X) Preschool Children 3 up to 6 years (X) Middle Adults 45 up to 61 years

(X) School Age Children 6 up to 12 years (X) Late Adults 61 up to 80 years

(X) Late, Late Adults 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• May be assigned to perform clerical support functions at the nursing station as determined by departmental shift-to-shift needs.
• Prepares patient for OR, diagnostic tests and transport, and assists licensed staff with simple procedures
• Demonstrates competence in unit specific skills
• Responds to Code 2000 on assigned unit
• Assists with simple respiratory therapy treatments for patients
• Passes patient meal trays when necessary
• Provides routine assistance with positioning, ambulation, and transfers
• Provides hygiene, ADL, comfort and safety measures for the patients
• Provides troubleshooting and set up of equipment and assists other team members with treatments and procedures
• Sets up, observes, records, and removes traction. Maintains traction equipment and supplies
• May perform bedside EKG's and specimen collection
• Attendance at all mandatory classes and in-services per unit and hospital standards; for example, Mock Code, TB Testing, Safety Quiz
• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs, body measurements, weights, intakes and outputs, and other patient data
• Transports patients when necessary

SECONDARY (modifiable)

Other duties as assigned

MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine + booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.

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Additional Information

• Job Schedule: Part Time - 36 hours/week
• Hours per Two-Week Period: 72
• Department: 6150 - Cardiac Care
• Shift Hours: 12 Hour Shift
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Number: 12114 - AK168