About this opportunity

Adventist Health lists this CNA, Med/Surg (Per Diem, Night Shift) opportunity in tehachapi, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job PostingAdventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.

Job Summary:

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients' status and concerns to the RN.Job Requirements:Education and Work Experience:High School Education/GED or equivalent: PreferredLicenses/Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredPhlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HIAudiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred in CA and HICertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: RequiredEssential Functions:Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Organizational Requirements:Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit Adventist Health's website for more information about E-Verify.