Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical in Gardena, CA at Avanti Hospitals

Memorial Hospital of Gardena

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical 

City: Gardena / State: California    

Med/Surg

Night Shift

From 7:00 PM

To 7:30 AM

Job Description and Job Responsibilites

Job Title:  Certified Nursing Assistant / RNA (Sub Acute)

Job Summary:

Performs under the supervision of a licensed nurse, provides individually assigned patient care activities based upon established patient care policies and procedures.  Participates in patient care as an active member of the health care delivery team.  Specific areas of responsibility include monitoring of patient vital signs, providing patient hygiene and comfort measures, assisting with medical procedures and fulfilling nutritional needs.  Reports to Licensed Nurse, Charge RN, Nursing Director

Essential Job Duties: 

• Demonstrates proficiency in providing safe, effective patient care including but not limited to:
  • ADL’s
  • Mobility
  • Safety Concerns
  • Able to accurately document pertinent patient information including but not limited to:
    • Vital Signs
    • Intake and Output
    • Height / Weight
    • Other care observations
    • Demonstrates ability to correctly operate equipment and maintain a safe environment
    • Provides patient care in accordance with hospitals policies and procedures, regulatory standards and fulfills other job duties as requested within their scope
    • Serves as a role model for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within Scope of Practice
    • Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice

Behavioral Standards: 

• Exhibits customer and service oriented behaviors in every day work interactions.
• Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care.
• Able to listen, understand, problem-solve,and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes.
• Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner.

Collaboration/Teamwork:

• Contributes toward effective, positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
• Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and dependability in all daily work activities and a willingness to collaborate with others for the good of the customer and the organization.