Certified Nursing Assistant - Skilled Nursing Care Unit - Extra-Help

Description

The San Mateo Medical Center

is looking for experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) under the Skilled Nursing Care 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 vacancies are three part-time, extra-help vacancies.

Ideal candidates

will possess the following:

• At least one year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility or acute care hospital.
• Possession of a Basic Life Support Certificate by 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.

This position requires possession of a valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California. This position also requires a 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.

NOTE

This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following

* Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse,...