Provides personal nursing care and assists patients with activities of daily living under the direction of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with nutrition and hygiene, and performing clerical duties to ensure unit efficiency.
Requirements summary
Requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. High school education or GED is preferred, and certifications in CPI or TEAM are required.
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Job description
Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965.
We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County.
Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.
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.
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 in CA and HI Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred in CA and HI Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A: 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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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
