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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

CNA – Subacute Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeCoronado, CA, USA$25.96 - $33.47 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of an approved nursing assistant course.
  • California Certified Nurse Assistant certification 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.
  • Ability to perform baseline resident and patient care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
  • Fluent written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team in delivering quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific care needs, and contribute to overall unit functions.
  • Prepare rooms for admissions, greet and orient new patients, residents, and family members, inventory and document belongings, and prepare rooms after discharge.
  • Transfer and transport patients to activities, therapies, and other departments safely and on time; manage belongings and remove equipment and supplies at discharge.
  • Check and clean equipment and materials according to infection control policy, provide assistive devices as needed, follow up on supply and comfort requests, use supplies cost-effectively, ensure accurate charging, and obtain or return materials from other departments.
  • Complete delegated tasks within scope of practice by clarifying instructions and goals with the licensed nurse, agreeing on resources and time frames, reporting inability to complete tasks as agreed, and participating in the plan of care as delegated.
  • Demonstrate competency and assist with routine unit tasks such as hygiene and positioning, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
  • Complete and sign documents accurately and promptly, document daily care, identify and communicate patient care concerns and changes in condition, take immediate action and notify the licensed nurse in life-threatening situations, and escalate out-of-scope requests.
  • Communicate transfer and discharge plans and report incomplete work requiring follow-up before the end of the shift.
  • Safeguard patients' belongings, follow universal precautions and hospital infection-control policies, use proper body mechanics and support equipment, identify patients at risk of injury, and comply with restraint-management policy.
  • Report personal injuries within two hours and complete the required incident 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 new patient needs or assignment changes, coordinate with staff on resource use, request assistance when needed, report workload capacity concerns, and seek feedback to improve work efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

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