CNA SNF

Job Summary:

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy, the Certified Nursing Assistant supports and promotes the provision of quality patient care. Actively participates as a team member in the systems, functions and activities of the unit/department.

Essential Functions:

• Patient hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral and perineal care, pack rubs).
• Documentation of baseline date (vital signs, intake and output).
• Knowledge of mobility and precautions for orthopedic patients.
• Skin care for immobilized patients.
• Uses proper techniques and/or equipment to ambulate, lift, move, position, and transport patients.
• Maintains an environment free of abuse and reports suspected resident abuse to supervisor.
• Records pertinent information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Reports pertinent information to appropriate person.
• Participates in continuing education in areas applicable to patient population.
• Provides for resident and staff safety through application of safety guidelines.
• Stocks patient-care supplies before leaving end of shift.
• Complies with safety, infection control, CHW Integrity Program, and other organizational policies (90-day evals- department specific orientation checklists completed; annual evals -annual competency checklists completed).
• Complies with the organization's dress code.
• Arrives at work on time, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.
• Attends work consistently, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.
• Actively supports the organization's mission, philosophy and strategic plan.
• Demonstrates good time management and priority setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Successful completion of MECC sub-acute exam to work sub-acute wings.
• Six (6) months recent hospital experience as CNA (Preferred).

Licensure and Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA (CNA:CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) (within 30 Days of hire)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training:

• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Operates IVAC thermometer, vital check machine, blood pressure cuff.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California