Certified Nurse Assistant - Posterity Group LLC : Job Details

An excellent opportunity exists to work for a government contractor with competitive compensation and work-life balance. Posterity Group is seeking experienced Nurse Assistant for the VA Northern California Healthcare System.

• Measuring vital signs (to include temperature, pulse, respiration, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, weights and pain measurement).
• Proficient with chart documentation, direct patient care duties, patient and family teaching, and patient safety duties.
• Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort, spirit and recovery of the patient.
• Records treatments and observations in the electronic patient record.
• Recognizes and reports to the RN or provider any significant physical, emotional or behavioral changes in the patient.
• Ensures proper specimen collection to include labeling according to policy, handling and delivery to the laboratory.
• Transports patients and specimens to required destinations and prepares for and assists with examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic tests according to written procedures and policies.
• Assists with therapeutic treatment techniques to include conducting groups, 1:1 observation, the proper use of restraints, aseptic and deescalating techniques.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Enter information into the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Documents vital signs, treatments, procedures, and cardiac rhythm interpretations performed in CPRS.
• Practices excellent customer service in all work activities; poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with the health care team, patients, families and or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.

Requirements

• At least two years of CNA experience
• Valid CNA license - from 50 states and or all US territories
• at least High School Diploma or GED -
• Valid BLS/ACLS

Salary Description $22/hr. - 25.50/hr.