Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical Unit (Departmental Promotional Only)

Salary: $27.41 - $34.26 Hourly
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: F079CE
Department: San Mateo Medical Center
Opening Date: 01/31/2024
Closing Date: 2/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The San Mateo Medical Center is looking for experienced Certified Nursing Assistants(CNAs) under the Surgical Medical Unit to perform a full range of bedside care, nursing, and other services required to care for patients in an acute care hospital. CNAs work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed vocational nurse. The current vacancy is a part-time, regular vacancy.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• At least one year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility or acute care hospital, preferably in the medical-Surgical Unit.
• Previous experience using Electronic Medical Records for recording patient information is highly preferred.
• Be flexible and have the ability to work irregular hours, including call hours.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding and high-stress environment.
• The ability to handle and lift patients.
• The ability to push and pull heavy objects.

This position requires possession of a valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California. This position also requires a valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross. An Acute Care Certificate may be required for some positions.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients; record other pertinent information as observed or measured.
• Apply non-sterile dressings and administer non-medicated treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Carry out rehabilitation procedures as directed by therapists; perform a range of motion body movement with/for patients; position and exercise patients.
• Assist in therapeutic milieu programs.
• Advise patients on the use of restorative equipment.
• Advise patients of the effects of medications.
• Assist with radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging.
• Observe and practice proper isolation techniques.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Operate various types of sterilization equipment.
• Set up oxygen and other hospital equipment as directed.
• Transport specimens, medical records, and related items.
• Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment; assist in controlling violent patients.
• Bathe, feed, dress, and care for the physical and psychosocial needs of interned patients.
• Enter and retrieve a variety of information in automated systems.
• Document and sign any care provided to patient in their medical record.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California.
Some positions may require a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify for is one year of experience in a hospital, institution, or approved nursing home as a nurse's assistant, orderly, ward aide or hospital attendant.
Knowledge of:

• Principles, techniques, and procedures specific to area of assignment.
• Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs.
• Infection control.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Safe lifting techniques.
• Theory and practice of total body substance isolation.
• Patients' rights.
• Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements.

Skill/Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of tasks and activities.
• Develop and maintain empathetic attitudes toward patients.
• Provide assistance in delivering patient care in a medical setting such as bathing, feeding, bed making, dressing, and sterilization of patient care equipment.
• Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs.
• Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment.
• Work with patients with multiple diagnoses.
• Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages.

Application/Examination
Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Health Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination process will consist of a scored evaluation of relevant training and experience (weight: 100%) based solely on the responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Candidates must pass the training and experience evaluation in order to be placed on the eligible list. Successful candidates in the testing process will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their training and experience evaluation score. The top candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which is the basis for final selection.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Filing Deadline: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 11:59 PM PSTTraining & Experience Evaluation: Week of February 14, 2024
NOTE: The Training & Experience Evaluation is not an interview process and does not require candidate attendance.
Departmental Interview: The top ranked candidates on the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which may include a performance exercise. This interview process will be the basis for final selection.
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Debbie Kong (01312024) (Medical Services Assistant II - F079)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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INSTRUCTIONS: In order for your application to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete each of the following Supplemental Questions. This Supplemental Questionnaire is the exam for this job posting, and your responses will be scored against a predetermined formula. Your responses should be consistent with the information in your standard San Mateo County application and may be subject to verification. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of your answers to the questions.

• I have read and understand the above instruction.

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This recruitment is Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply. Are you currently a San Mateo County Health employee in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date with at least 1040 hours of continuous service? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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A valid Certified Nursing Assistant certificate issued by the State of California is "required." NOTE: A copy of your CNA certificate must be submitted when requested. Do you possess a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate? (A "no" response will disqualify you from this process.)

• Yes
• No

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If you selected "Yes" to possessing a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate issued by the State of California, please provide us with your a) license number and b) the date of expiration (mm/dd/yyyy). (An incomplete and/or invalid response will disqualify you from this process.)
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This position requires a valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross. Check the certifications you have obtained. (Check all that apply. A "None of the above" answer to this question will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross
• None of the above

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List all the other relevant certifications not listed above in which you have obtained. (Please note that this item is for information only and will not be scored.)
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Providing Bedside Care to Patients - Considering your previous paid work experience, education and training, select all task(s) you have performed. (Check all that apply, clinical rotation experience is not applicable)

• Bathed
• Fed
• Groomed
• Dressed/Undressed
• Provided bedpans and urinals
• Cared for incontinence
• Identified a change in patient's medical condition
• Took Height and weight measurements
• Took vital signs of respiration, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients
• Perineal care
• Emptied commodes
• Responded to call lights
• Dental, denture care, and mouth care
• Performed range of motion activities with/for patients
• Positioned and exercised patients, as part of caring for the physical and psychological needs of patients
• No experience, but willing to learn

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Providing Bedside Care to Patients - Considering your previous work experience, education and training, how long have you performed the task(s) selected? (Note: clinical rotation experience is not applicable)

• 3 years or more
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• 1 year or more but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• Never, but willing to learn

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Providing Bedside Care to Patients - Considering your previous work experience, education and training, how long ago did you perform the task(s) selected? (Note: clinical rotation experience is not applicable)

• Less than 6 months ago
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year ago
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years ago
• More than 2 years ago
• Never, but willing to learn

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Providing Bedside Care to Patients - Considering your previous work experience, education and training, in what context / environment did you most often perform the task(s) selected? (Check all that apply.)

• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Acute Care Hospital
• Psychiatric/Geropsychiatric Facility
• Emergency Department / ICU
• In a classroom or academic setting
• No experience, but willing to learn

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Providing Bedside Care to Patients - List employers or referen...