Nursing Assistant - Modesto, United States - Central Valley Specialty Hospital

Central Valley Specialty Hospital
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
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Modesto, United States

3 weeks ago

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Nursing Assistant

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

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Central Valley Specialty Hospital, a leading post-acute care facility and we are seeking compassionate and dedicated nursing assistants to join our dynamic healthcare team.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and family-oriented work environment.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, possess the necessary qualifications, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to join our team.


License/Certification & Position Qualifications:


  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accredited provider.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Hospital experience as a nursing assistant or as an actively enrolled nursing student.

Compensation and Benefits:


Central Valley Specialty Hospital offers competitive compensation, with individual wages determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and professional growth of our nursing staff.


Our benefits include:

  • Flexible scheduling, allowing nurses to choose their own shifts
  • Shift differentials for NOC shifts (overnight) and weekends
  • Sick time and Paid Time off (PTO) for worklife balance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support further education and career development
  • Life and Disability Insurance

About Us:

Central Valley Specialty Hospital is the only Long Term Acute Hospital within 90 minutes of Modesto. We are part of a healthcare system that provides care throughout
California. We are growing and continue to add more services to our system. Join our team today


Central Valley Specialty Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Standard shift:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Weekly schedule:

  • 3x12 (Full Time)
  • 2x12 (Part Time)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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PERFORMS VITAL SIGNS ACCURATELY

  • Takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure using appropriate single use patient equipment.
  • Measures and records fluid and food intake and output
  • Records calorie count accurately
  • Performs weights accurately
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PERFORMS TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES APPROPRIATELY

  • Collects specimens, gives sitz baths
  • Assists in physical examinations, special treatments or postmortem care as directed.
  • Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs

III. CLEANS EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS APPROPRIATELY

MAINTAINS CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals, and wheelchairs. Ensures that such equipment is labeled and properly stored when not in use. Empties canisters as needed. Follows appropriate Infection Control protocol.
  • Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition. Makes beds, replaces soiled linen, straightens bedside tables, discards trash, keeps window ledges free of clutter, removes unused equipment and returns to storage after it is properly cleaned.
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MAINTAINS UNIT STOCK LEVELS OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED
Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed. Checks trays, charts and cabinets for adequacy of inventory; assists with cleaning when necessary.
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PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATELY.

  • Performs services for the patient involving bathing using basinless bath products, oral hygiene, care of hair, and oral feeding.
  • Answers patient lights and performs services in a timely manner that adds to the physical wellbeing of the patient. C. Participates in hourly rounds.
  • Reports any unusual circumstances or change in patient's condition to the LPN and/or Supervisor.
  • Recognizes and communicates cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates basic life support.
  • Observes patients for unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports significant findings to LPN/Supervisor.
  • Practices good isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection.
  • Performs all other duties as required.
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PROVIDES A LEVEL OF COMPETENCY TO PATIENTS AGES 18 AND OLDER.
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Adults:


  • Involves them with care planning by meeting any needs they identify during assessment.
  • Identifies their normal patterns of living and strives to attain them.
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Geriatric:


  • Strives to obtain understanding by speaking distinctly and moving slowly.
  • Involve family as m
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