Kaiser Permanente·San Marcos, California
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides essential nursing care and patient support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key duties include monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring patient safety and mobility.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. They will complete their tasks/duties under the supervision and direction of an assigned Registered Nurse (RN) and/or the Charge RN. CNA works with and supports the nursing team in providing services, which meets the patients and unit needs. All tasks will be carried out according to patient and family needs in relation to age-specific and age-appropriate levels of care.
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse the CNA can provide care and assist patients with the following tasks:
Hourly Rounds Participate in Unit fall prevention program Participate in workplace Safety program Patient mobility safety alarms Lifting Equipment Bed Rails Bed Level Isolation and Personal Protective Equipment Chemotherapy Precautions Oral pharynx suctioning Patient surveillance assignment Restraints
Oral/mouth care Bed bath Shower Sitz Bath A.M./P.M. Care Peri-Care Routine skin care, applying over-the-counter creams and ointments for prophylactic treatment of skin conditions Apply pediculocides and comb hair to remove nits.
Apply sequential compression devices Assist patients in and out of Continuous Passive Motion machines Pelvic traction Cervical collar Charnley pillow Overhead frame/trapeze Vital sign monitoring equipment Patient lift and/or transfer equipment (Hover Mats, Sara Lift, Cardiac Chair)
Bladder scanning Collect clean catch urine specimen Obtain a sterile urine specimen from the port of a catheter Assist patient with coughing and deep breathing Suction oral pharynx Equipment cleaning Battery changes of equipment Specimen collection and transport Unit duties as assigned
Temperature, pulse and respirations Blood pressure - manual and electronic on upper arm, thigh, and lower leg, including orthostatic blood pressure readings Pulse Oximetry Height and weight Measure, record and/or empty output from drainage devices and closed drainage systems
Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid California Certified Nurse Assistant license. A minimum of six months of experience in an acute care or clinical setting and Basic Life Support certification are required.
Market context
Certified Nursing Assistant roles in California are commonly in demand across hospitals, long-term care, and other care settings, where employers look for candidates who can work reliably in physically active environments. These positions are competitive because valid CNA certification, background and reference clearance, and the ability to handle lifting and prolonged standing are often required; review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the exact shift, unit, and physical expectations before applying.