Certified Nursing Assistant Per Diem

• Base Pay $19.26 - $27.00 / Hour
• Job Category Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare, Hospital
• Relocation Expense Covered No

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The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Health Unit Secretary (HUS) serves a dual-purpose role, providing hands-on patient care and essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of North Valley Hospital District’s Acute Care and Emergency Departments. This position is integral to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining accurate communication and documentation to support patient-centered outcomes.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, incontinent care, positioning, and ambulation.
• Take and record vital signs and weights, and monitor intake and output.
• Recognize and report changes in patient status to the nurse promptly.
• Transport patients to treatment areas or appointments using wheelchairs, stretchers, or by assisting with ambulation.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, including preparation of patient records within the EMR or other forms.
• Perform frequent patient checks, ensuring safety and comfort and addressing patient needs.
• Use mechanical lifts and other assistive devices as needed for patient transfers.

• Enter patient-related data into the EMR system and notify staff as required.
• Answer telephone calls and patient call lights promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate patient flow by scheduling tests, appointments, and transfers.
• Ensure proper handling and restocking of supplies, including utensils and medical equipment.

• Follow all facility policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient abuse and neglect regulations and patient incident reporting protocols.
• Support emergency operations by assisting with communication and placing necessary calls during disasters or fires.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform assigned cleaning duties, including patient furniture, wheelchairs, commodes, and rooms.

• Assist licensed and paramedical staff with procedures as directed.
• Participate in the training and orientation of new staff, including new CNAs.
• Attend and actively participate in nursing meetings, in-service training (minimum of 12 hours annually), and quality assurance programs.
• Collaborate with team members on quality improvement initiatives and follow up on reported incidents, complaints, or concerns.

• Treat all patients with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families, addressing their needs and concerns.
• Ensure care plans are adjusted based on incident investigations, safety assessments, and feedback.
• Follow up with appropriate staff, patients, or other individuals to resolve issues effectively.

• Perform other duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with skills, abilities, and qualifications.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and assigned projects.

• Represents North Valley Hospital and facilities positively and professionally by exemplifying the vision, mission, values, and goals of North Valley Hospital.
• Maintains attendance by working the hours of the position. Follows policies and procedures regarding attendance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, and leaves of absence.
• Uses the timekeeping applications efficiently and accurately.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean; wears name badge while on duty.
• Uses good customer service skills by relating to staff/healthcare providers, patients/residents, customers, and the general public courteously and diplomatically under all circumstances.
• Compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in CQI/QAPI activities, NVHD Performance Improvement Initiatives, and Disaster Preparedness education/exercises, and complete duties as assigned in case of emergencies/ICS stand-up.
• Completes mandatory training timely.
• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions, take appropriate action, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Effectively collaborates with peers and team…