CNA, Med Surg

Organization:

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Position Overview:

Under supervision of Unit Director, Nursing Supervisor or shift Charge Nurse, performs necessary clerical duties which include preparing and maintaining patient medical records, scheduling patients for procedures, completing computer order entry/faxing of physician orders, communication with multiple hospital departments and outpatient clinics, ordering/stocking supplies at the nursing station, coordinating interdepartmental and visitor communications, thereby assuring smooth efficient operation of the Unit. Certified Nursing Assistant duties include direct patient care within the scope of certification and level of training. Interacts with various hospital personnel, patients, and families utilizing customer service philosophies while maintaining confidentiality.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant

• Certification or ability to become certified as a medical interpreter in Spanish or other foreign language preferred.

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Hospital experience using an on-line computer order entry system preferred.

• Six (6) months acute care experience preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

• Basic knowledge of ADL’s (activities of daily living) and vital signs standards for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

• Excellent communication and guest relation skills, empathy, compassion and good listening.

• Excellent communication skills required.

• Ability to handle a variety of stressful situations while remaining calm and professional,

• Be able to multitask, be flexible, and work independently in many situations.

• Operate basic office equipment, i.e., fax machine, computer, copier, etc.

• Knowledge of interpersonal critical thinking skills is required for the neonate/infant (1 day - 2 years), child (3 - 12 years), adolescent (13 - 17 years), adult (18 - 69 years), and geriatric (70+ years) with whom you work, serve, or come in contact.

• Have the ability to lift 50-75 lbs.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

4

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $23.82 to $29.02 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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