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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

CNA – SNF

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Part-timeCoronado, CA, USA$28.55 - $36.81 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of an approved nursing assistant course is required.
  • A California Certified Nurse Assistant credential from the California Department of Public Health is required.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification is required.
  • Current certification as a nursing assistant for long-term care and skilled nursing is required.
  • Applicants must have fluent written and spoken English.
  • Applicants must be able to perform baseline resident and patient care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
  • Effective interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team in delivering quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, taking age-specific needs into consideration and contributing to unit functions.
  • Prepare rooms for admissions, welcome patients, residents, and family members, orient them to the facility and room, and inventory and document belongings.
  • Account for patient belongings during transfers and discharges, transport patients safely and on time to activities, therapies, and other departments, remove equipment and supplies after discharge, and prepare rooms for the next admission.
  • Check and clean equipment and materials according to infection-control policy, provide appropriate assistive devices, follow up on requests for supplies or comfort measures, use supplies cost-effectively, ensure accurate charging, and obtain and return materials from other departments.
  • Complete delegated tasks within scope of practice by obtaining instructions and goals from a licensed nurse, clarifying expectations and resources, agreeing on a timeframe, reporting inability to complete tasks as agreed, and implementing delegated plan-of-care tasks.
  • Demonstrate competency and assist with routine unit tasks, including hygiene and positioning, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
  • Complete required documents accurately and promptly and document daily patient care according to unit standards.
  • Identify and communicate care concerns and changes in patient or resident condition, take rapid action in life-threatening situations and immediately notify the licensed nurse, and refer requests outside scope of practice to appropriate personnel.
  • Communicate patient transfers and discharges, and notify the licensed nurse of incomplete work requiring follow-up before the end of the shift.
  • Label and store patient belongings safely, follow universal precautions and infection-control policies, use proper body mechanics and support equipment, identify and communicate injury risks, and comply with hospital policy for managing patients in restraints.
  • Report personal injuries within two hours and complete the required ART and state claim forms; follow equipment safety procedures and report hazards and unsafe practices.
  • Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing, confirm understanding of patient needs or assignment changes, coordinate with staff on resource use, request help when needed, report when workload demands cannot be met, and seek coworker feedback on work efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or an acute care hospital is preferred.
  • Rehabilitation nursing assistant experience is preferred.

About the Company

Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit, integrated health system in the San Diego area that operates four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, and a health plan to provide primary and specialty care across services like cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and women’s health. Its network links hospitals, clinics, physicians, and a health plan to deliver coordinated care from prevention to treatment. Unlike many providers, Sharp reinvests its profits into community health initiatives, combining hospital care, physician groups, and an insurance-like plan within one not-for-profit system. Its goal is to improve the health and well-being of the San Diego population through high-quality, coordinated care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1946

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