CNA

Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus, offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.

Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,300 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Consistent with Mercy Medical Center (MMC) policy and procedure, renders basic nursing care to assigned patient populations under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Collects data that allows the Registered Nurse to assess patients for nursing needs, and establish and implement a problem-oriented plan of nursing care. Implements the plan of nursing care, performs basic nursing procedures, and provides direct nursing care.

Patient age populations served and the specific competencies that comprise this job title may vary among nursing units. These specifics are outlined in the "Department/Unit Orientation & Initial Assessment of Competency" checklists for this unit/position and are referenced in this job description. If an employee is required to float to another department, they will not be asked to perform tasks for which they are not qualified.

Demonstrates an understanding and respect for patient rights and responsibilities. Provides care in a manner that is cognizant of and respectful towards the patient and their identified family's religious, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic beliefs. Obtains translation services for oral communication in the patient's primary language as needed; documents services utilized in the patient records.

STANDARDS

1. Competency and appropriate care regarding the patient's or family's religious, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic beliefs are assessed through one or more of the following methods: direct observation, listening, and auditing of documentation for the use of interpreter services.
2. There are no serious occurrences of valid patient or family complaints regarding privacy or confidentiality.
3. There are no breaches of the facilities' policy and procedures regarding patient rights

Minimum:

• Must possess and maintain a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) issued by the State of California
• Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate from the American Heart Association
• Must be able to take call, float to other areas, and work on weekends as required

Preferred:

• Minimum of six months of experience in acute care or a skilled care facility