Hospitals and Health Care · 501 to 1,000 employees
Adventist Health Central Coast (formerly Tenet Health Central Coast) is proud to serve the Central Coast of California. We offer care through two acute care hospitals, two imaging centers and an expansive primary and specialty care network.
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been
providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility
includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma
center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being
a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural
hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.
Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and
an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
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. This position is represented by SEIU.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
* High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved
vendor per AH policy: Required
* Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
* Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required
Essential Functions:
* Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including
assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care,
positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
* Performs tasks associated with technical skills including, pyloric,
jejunostomy, gastrostomy tube feedings, warm and cold therapies and finger
stick capillary blood testing. 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.
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the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents
therein.