Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Second Shift

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Palo Alto VA Medical Center - Menlo Park, CA

Grit Government Solutions is looking for a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) located at the Palo Alto Veterans Assistance Medical Center-Menlo Park

Unit: Extended Care or CLC (Community Living Center)

Setting: Long-Term- Care Schedule: M-F 3pm - Midnight must cover every other weekend

Requirements:

· CNA License (unrestricted)

· BLS (AHA)

· A minimum of 2 years recent CNA experience

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

· Gather information regarding the health care needs of the patient/resident and assists the RN with the development with a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals

· Notify RN of any significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition

· Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record

· Carry out the plan of care by performing assigned tasks

· Complete nursing documentation within required time frames

· Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident

· Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patient/residents and/or families

· Prioritize and complete tasks within the CNA’s assigned shift

· Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership

Assist with nutrition feeding and set up trays

· Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including emptying catheters, emptying colostomies

· Assist with mobility including transfers, transfer devices, and ambulation

· Clean and stock patient’s/resident’s room

· Collaborate with patient/residents, families, other health care disciplines, and nursing staff to formulate treatment plans and outcome criteria

· Educate patient/residents and/or families as instructed by RN

· Measure and/or document vital signs including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.

· Measure and/or document intake and output for urine and drains

· Provide comfort measures including repositioning, bathing, activities of daily living, range of motion, and hygiene (shaving, brushing teeth, dressing)

· Obtain and deliver urine specimens to the lab

· Activate the Emergency Medical Response as indicated based on patient presentation or change in condition

· Respond and assist in an emergency situation as instructed

· Screen patient/residents for history, complaints, and vitals

· Perform Continuous Protective Observation (CPO) duties to maintain veteran safety

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Menlo Park, CA 94025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person