Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists in direct patient care to patients, practicing in an evidence‑based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital practices.

Job Location:

Stanford Health Care Tri‑Valley.

Schedule:

Night – 12 Hour (United States of America).

• Assists in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges.
• Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
• In conjunction with nursing, performs hourly rounding.
• Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner.
• Assists RN with patient care as directed.
• Obtains vitals, monitors, and documents.
• When appropriate, reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, patient/family complaints, and all unusual occurrences.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning, ambulation, and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment.
• Provides morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient.
• Provides meal support for patient as needed.
• Performs routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN.
• Answers patient call lights immediately, anticipates patient needs, and checks on patients regularly; demonstrates a cooperative attitude when assisting patients.
• Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly.
• Provides post‑mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue.
• Adheres to infection control policies and practices.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C‑I‑CARE Standards of the Hospital.

High School Diploma or GED.

• CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

6 months to 1 year working as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Preferred experience working in acute care.
• Preferred relevant departmental certification as required (i.e.: PALS, NRP) desired.

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Quality Control, Safety and Joint Commission standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team player.
• Basic computer skills.

Base Pay Scale:
Generally starting at $28.84 - $37.08 per hour. Salary 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.

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience. Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C‑I‑CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C‑I‑CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient‑experience and represents a framework for patient‑centered interactions.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.