Certified Nursing Assistant/Hospital Aide

Chinese Hospital | San Francisco Bay Area

About This Role

Department

Nursing

Reports to

Nurse Manager/Director; RN responsible for the assigned patient care; Charge Nurse; Shift Supervisor

Type

Per Diem, Non Exempt

Requisition #

12773

Position Summary

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to both acute and post-acute patients/residents as appropriate to patient’s age and developmental stage and assist in maintenance of a safe and clean
• Performs various duties necessary to address the personal, hygienic, comfort and safety needs of the patient. The HA/CNA works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Licensed
• The HA/CNA will demonstrate competency and commitment in achieving organizational and nursing department goals, as outlined in the HA/CNA behavior
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complies with CHA Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all Statues, regulations and guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statue, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare
• Practices service philosophy standards in all aspects of job performance and promotes positive, supportive work relationship with all members of the hospital work
• Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in selected psychomotor skills (procedures) that is appropriate to patient’s age and developmental stage and allowed within the HA/CNA scope of
• Promotes and maintains a safe working environment and ensures safe conduct in all aspects of job
• Maintains Chinese Hospital’s attendance and punctuality standards in a consistent and regular
• Bathes, cleans, dresses and undresses
• Answers call lights to determine patient needs in a timely and professional
• Transports/transfer patients via wheelchair, gurney, commode, bed, walkers,
• Turns, repositions and provide comfort measures to patient to prevent pressure
• Performs duties, utilizing knowledge of medical terminology, blood borne pathogen/infection control standards and other hospital policy and procedures, standards and
• Follows all infection control policies and procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand
• Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, collects specimens and answers telephones.
• Serves/collects food trays and assist with feeding
• Greets and directs all
• Takes vital signs, weights, measures input and output and records in
• Assist in preparation of unit, rooms, and bed for admits and assist with the admission assessment.
• Assist in preparation for discharge and/or provide post-mortem
• Must be proficient in the operation of the following patient care equipment: stethoscope, B/P cuff and sphygmomanometer, thermometer, telemetry leads in specific patient care areas, hospital beds, gurneys, wheelchairs, walker, scales, commodes, IV poles. Must be familiar with traction, tubes, drains, collection devices, and specialty
• Ability to use patient transport, moving, and lifting equipment and
  
  

Behavior List

• Formulates and uses effective work relationship with all health care team, patients and families that will enrich and enhance team spirit.
• Actively works to build positive staff relationship by:
• Showing dignity, respect and honesty to all
• Compassionate care provided through teamwork
• Sensitivity to the feeling and points of view of others
• Be accountable for the results of the team
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Uses insight into own behavior and that of others to resolve conflict without prodding from others; uses positive mechanisms to resolve conflict.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
• Collects data appropriate to patient’s age and developmental stage on assigned patients as directed by the unit base performance standards, protocols and standards of care.
• Implements a plan of care appropriate to patient’s age and developmental stage as developed by RN.
• Recognizes abnormal changes in patient condition or behavior and notifies appropriate
• Demonstrates a well-organized approach to all
• Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in selected psychomotor skills (procedures) that is appropriate to patient’s age and developmental stage and allowed within the HA scope of care.
• Communicates and document in patient record which is timely, accurate, concise and according to documentation standards.
• Demonstrates awareness/sensitivity and confidentiality to patients/SO rights as identified in the organization. Also considers cultural/sexual/spiritual preferences.
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified by the hospital/department of nursing structure standards. Completes patient care in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Identify and reports safety hazards and maintenance needs and equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
• Performing basic life protocols in emergency situation, remaining calm, and informing appropriate persons.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and assumes responsibilities for nursing practice, which falls within the prescribed scope of practice for HA/CNA.
• Participates in doing other duties, although not directly assigned.
• Participates in educational activities that will enhance and enrich scope of HA/CNA practice.
• Seeks guidance/validation of knowledge base skill level and decision making as necessary.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care/unit functions and actively supports risk management activities.
• Participates in development/attainment of unit and nursing department goals/objectives.
• Develops self-goals annually.
• Participates in data collection for Performance Improvement (PI) activities.
• Remains flexible and cooperative with 24 hours staffing patterns, scheduling needs for provision of care and participates in temporary assignment measures of the Department of Nursing.
  

Values/Core Competencies

• Integrity –We adhere to a code of values and make commitments that contribute to the welfare of our community.
• Respect – We seek to create a community within our organization that enhances self-worth of individuals working with us and for our patients. The dignity and respect shown to employees by management and by their fellow staff will be the model for caring for our patients. Management is committed to treating employees fairly, honestly and with respect. In return, management expects a commitment from employees to the values of the organization and its work on behalf of the community.
• Empowerment – we are committed to action and expect all employees to be proactive in decision making and problem solving. We delegate authority to match responsibility, expecting decision making to occur as close to the customer as possible.
• Team Work – We believe that quality, cost effective, compassionate care can only be provided through team work. The nature of our work and mission require sensitivity to the feelings and points of view of many. We work for the good of the team, are accountable for the results of the team and together share our successes or failures. We maintain an atmosphere of openness, honesty and trust.
• Accountability – We accept personal responsibility for our actions and take ownership of our results. We as individuals recognize achievement and are challenged to improve our performance by providing and accepting coaching and feedback.
• Quality Improvement – We will improve value through the process of continuous quality improvement with focus on the relationship between quality and cost. We have a sense of urgency in our search to find better ways of doing everything. We encourage others to try new ideas and measure and recognize results. We are willing to change the status quo to improve.
• Community collaboration and Benefit – We will collaborate within the limits or our resources with other agencies and providers to address the health care wellness needs of our community, recognizing that access to services must be made available regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
• Prudent use of resources – We will use and maintain our assets and resources prudently in order to meet community expectations. Our organization requires an overall positive return on investment to carry out its mission and to invest in new programs, equipment and facilities. We believe that integration simplifies and improves the process of health care and is a means of achieving economies of scale which will ultimately reduce costs. We seek simplification in the process of patient care and the efficient use of our resources in a changing environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate in the State of California or student nurse in an approved NLN program
• Six (6) months previous experience in Medical-Surgical (M/S) nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification
• High School Education or equivalent preferred
• Able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Bilingual preferred
• Proficient in the use of Hospital equipment specific to the job duties or able to use all equipment within three (3) months of employment.
• Basic computer skills. Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to use the electronic health record or ability to learn to use it within three (3) months of
• The Hospital Aide HA/CNA must be able to perform skills to meet the special needs and behavior of specific age
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and/or listen. He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage, clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties.

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Stand, walk, and move 50% of the day.
• Use proper body mechanics when handling equipment.
  
  

Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $33.96 – $40.11 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.