Nursing Assistant Certified Telemetry

				Overview:

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Responsibilities:

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care and support to patients? We invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve! About the Role:

* Patient Report & Hand-off: Receive a thorough patient report from the outgoing CNA at the beginning of each shift to ensure continuity of care.
* Hourly Patient Rounds: Conduct hourly rounds to check on patients, monitor vital signs (as directed and trained), update whiteboard information, and address immediate patient needs.
* Mobility Assistance: Assist patients with ambulation, including helping them move to a recliner, walk to the bathroom, or navigate the hallway. Safely assist discharged patients to their vehicles.
* Hygiene Assistance: Provide assistance with hygiene needs, including full bed baths, assisted bed baths, and providing supplies for ambulatory patients.
* Procedure Assistance: Assist nurses with various procedures, such as tube insertions (NG tube, rectal tube, catheter), by providing support, supplies, and clean-up assistance.
* General Patient Care: Change bed linens, check patients' weight, and perform other assigned tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable environment.
* Adherence to Standards: Provide basic patient care in accordance with individual patient needs, hospital policy, and established standards of patient care, under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Qualifications:

* At least one (1) year experience as a Nursing Assistant required.
* Acute care facility experience preferred.
* Current California Nursing Assistant certification.
* Current AHA BLS card required.
* High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.
* LA Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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