Eisenhower Health·Rancho Mirage, California
Performs nursing assistant duties such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and documenting patient intake and output. Ensures a safe patient environment and communicates changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
$20.71 - $31.46 Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee Department: Telemetry AP4N Job Objective: Performs Nursing Assistant skills under the direction of clinical director, clinical coordinator or registered nurse (RN).
Education: Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after June 6, 2022 Licensure/Certification: Required: California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) if hired after April 10, 2016; in lieu of CNA, one (1) complete semester of education in an accredited associate’s degree in nursing (ADN or ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program or completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program; American Heart Association BLS Experience: Preferred: Healthcare experience Reports To: Clinical Director Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations, Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions, Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.), Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Fine motor skills, Written and verbal communication skills Essential Responsibilities 1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations. 2. Obtains vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level. 3. Documents and communicates abnormal values and changes to RN per policy; communicates observations of patient condition changes to RN. 4. Performs AM and HS hygiene per standard. 5. Positions and ambulates patients as per care plan; assists RN with re-positioning, ambulating, transporting, and other care as directed. 6. Documents Intake, Output and daily weights; communicates information to RN; completes documentation accurately as per policy. 7. Assists with set up and/or feedings of patients. 8. Communicates with RN or appropriate team member prior to leaving unit for any reasons. 9. Assists with equipment storage, retrieval and procedure cart restocking as directed. 10. Observes all isolation procedures and regulations. 11. Provides safe patient environment at all times; stays with patient who may be in danger of falling or hurting themselves; correctly identifies patient by use of armband; ensures call bell is within reach; application of restraints. 12. Adheres to guidelines for change of shift report from assigned RN. 13. Performs patient rounds at least every hour. 14. Maintains general tidiness of patient room. 15. Completes continuing education classes as assigned. 16. Performs duties assigned by and under the supervision of the RN. 17. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or equivalent nursing program enrollment. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Market context
In California, Nursing Assistant openings are often competitive because acute care employers look for CNA certification, BLS, and either prior hospital experience or current nursing student status. These roles can move quickly when staffing needs are high, and candidates who can show recent hands-on patient care usually stand out. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the essentials faster; before applying, confirm your certification dates and hospital experience match the listing.
