Certified Nursing Assistant - Psychiatric Unit Promotional

Certified Nursing Assistant - Psychiatric Unit (Open & Promotional)

County of San Mateo, CA

The San Mateo Medical Center is looking for experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) under the Psychiatric Unit to perform a full range of bedside care nursing, and other services required to care for patients located in an acute‑care hospital. CNAs work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed vocational nurse. The current vacancy is a night shift, part‑time, regular vacancy.

• At least one year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility or acute care hospital.
• Possession of a Basic Life Support Certificate by the American Heart Association.
• Experience using EPIC for recording patient information is highly preferred.
• Be flexible and can work irregular hours, including call hours.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding and high‑stress environment.
• The ability to handle and lift patients.
• The ability to push and pull heavy objects.

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California.
• Valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

• Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients; record other pertinent information as observed or measured.
• Apply non‑sterile dressings and administer non‑medicated treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Carry out rehabilitation procedures as directed by therapists; perform a range of motion body movement with/for patients; position and exercise patients.
• Assist in therapeutic milieu programs.
• Advise patients on the use of restorative equipment.
• Advise patients about the effects of medications.
• Assist with radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging.
• Observe and practice proper isolation techniques.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Operate various types of sterilization equipment.
• Set up oxygen and other hospital equipment as directed.
• Transport specimens, medical records, and related items.
• Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment; assist in controlling violent patients.
• Bathe, feed, dress, and care for the physical and psychosocial needs of interned patients.
• Enter and retrieve a variety of information in automated systems.
• Document and sign any care provided to patient in their medical record.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way to qualify is one year of experience in a hospital, institution, or approved nursing home as a nurse's assistant, orderly, ward aide or hospital attendant.

• Principles, techniques, and procedures specific to area of assignment.
• Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs.
• Infection control.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Safe lifting techniques.
• Theory and practice of total body substance isolation.
• Patients' rights.
• Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements.

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of tasks and activities.
• Develop and maintain empathetic attitudes toward patients.
• Help in delivering patient care in a medical setting such as bathing, feeding, bed making, dressing, and sterilization of patient care equipment.
• Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs.
• Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment.
• Work with patients with multiple diagnoses.
• Work with a culturally, socio‑economically diverse patient population of varying ages.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.