Job Description Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385 bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.
Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.
GENERAL DUTIES:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse.
Access to all patient health information is for treatment purposes only.
DEPARTMENT DUTIES: Maintains current California Nursing Assistant Certification at all timesMaintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) at all timesMaintains current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training at all timesPerforms general nursing procedures, teaching, interventions, goal setting and treatments (within scope of practice) and reports significant findings to the Registered Nurse (RN)Supports changes in clinical practice and assists the department director with implementing changes in the hospital policies or practicesParticipates in orientation of new staff as neededEnsures compliance, knowledge and adherence with hospital's policies and proceduresMaintains competence in practiceParticipates in quality improvement programsProvides skin care and hourly rounding to all assigned patientsKnowledgeable of growth, development and treatment needed in various populations servedOrients patients to room/unit and ensures, patient communication, white boards are completeUtilizes universal precautions and ensures others do so as wellEnsures call lights are answered timely and report patient needs, which are outside of the scope of practice, to the appropriate personnelAdheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policyAttends all required educationOrganizes care and assumes responsibility for assigned group of patientsDemonstrates guest relations in communication, cooperation and providing assistance to patients, physicians, co-workers and visitors in a prompt and courteous mannerAdvocates and ensures patient rights are upheldIdentifies patient safety risks and ensures patient safety is maintainedObtains and records vital signs, patient weight, activities of daily living, intake and outputNotifies RN and documents changes in patient's appearance or behaviorApplies telemetry leads and troubleshooting if working on telemetry monitoring unitProficient with braces and specialized equipment utilized by patientsAssists in monitoring mental health patientsOther duties as appropriately assigned by unit director Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Required: High School Diploma or GEDEducation - entry level, vocational training, specialized skills and certificationCurrent California Nursing Assistant CertificationCurrent American Heart Association BLSCPI training completed within three months of hireExcellent customer service skillsAbility to work with staff, patients and familiesGood oral and written communication skillsAbility to work in a dynamic environment Pay Rate: $21.16 hourly
**Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience
Shift: Day
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In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals.
Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
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