Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Details:

Job Location:

Callista Surgery Center GSA - WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598, Position Type:
Per Diem, Salary Range: $28.00 - $33.00 Hourly, Callista Surgery Center is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team on a per diem basis at our ambulatory surgery center in Walnut Creek, California.

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Provide basic patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the CNA's established scope of practice.
• Assist nursing staff with preparing and receiving patients before and after surgical procedures.
• Assist patients with changing, positioning, ambulation, and other activities of daily living as appropriate.
• Obtain and document vital signs as directed by nursing staff.
• Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, comfort, or safety concerns to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with safe patient transfers and transportation throughout the surgery center.
• Assist patients with mobility and fall-prevention measures.
• Provide comfort measures and reassurance to patients throughout their experience at the surgery center.
• Respond promptly and professionally to patient needs and requests.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Support the nursing team with patient discharge activities as directed and within scope of practice.
• Assist with wheelchair transportation and safe transfer of discharged patients as appropriate.

Preoperative & Recovery Area Support

• Prepare patient-care areas for incoming surgical patients.
• Assist the nursing team with maintaining an organized and efficient flow of patients through preoperative and recovery areas.
• Ensure patient bays and clinical areas are appropriately stocked with necessary supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing stretchers, wheelchairs, and other patient-care equipment between patients according to facility infection-prevention procedures.
• Assist with positioning patients safely and comfortably as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Communicate patient needs or concerns promptly to the appropriate clinical team member.
• Support PACU and preoperative nursing staff with non-licensed patient-care activities as assigned.

Infection Prevention & Safety

• Follow infection-control policies, standard precautions, and facility safety procedures.
• Perform appropriate hand hygiene and utilize personal protective equipment as required.
• Assist with maintaining clean, organized, and safe patient-care areas.
• Clean and disinfect approved patient-care equipment according to facility policies and manufacturer instructions.
• Properly handle and dispose of contaminated materials and waste according to established procedures.
• Identify unsafe conditions and immediately communicate concerns to the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Demonstrate knowledge of facility emergency procedures and respond appropriately within the CNA scope of practice.
• Maintain current BLS certification and assist during emergency situations as directed by licensed clinical staff.

Facility & Team Support

• Assist with stocking and replenishing clinical supplies.
• Monitor supply levels and communicate shortages to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with room and patient-bay turnover to support efficient surgical operations.
• Maintain wheelchairs, stretchers, and other patient-care equipment in designated areas.
• Collaborate professionally with Registered Nurses, surgeons, anesthesia providers, Surgical Technologists, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients, families, visitors, and teammates.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training, in-service education, and competency…