- Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959.
- Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center.
- San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.
- Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
- Job Summary: Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN).
- Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs.
- Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients' status and concerns to the RN.
- This position is represented by SEIU.
- Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
- Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
- Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate.
- Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated.
- Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
- Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
- Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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