Overview
About Sequoia Hospital – Hello Humankindness Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
In accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity Health, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for providing basic care and transport services for patients under the direction of a registered nurse. As a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, the CNA assists in the delivery of total patient care as set forth by the patients plan of care. Incumbents in this position shall comply with all applicable laws and rules including the Dignity Health Standards of Conduct and Dignity Health policies and procedures that apply to his/her job responsibilities, seek guidance when in doubt, promptly report any potential or suspected violation of Dignity Health Standards of Conduct, Dignity Health policy or procedure, or applicable laws/regulations, and when requested assist Dignity Health personnel in investigating all allegations of violation. When called upon, the incumbent shall assist in risk evaluation and work collaboratively with facility/entity leaders to implement, monitor, and mitigate risk corrective plans outlined by the Compliance program.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of an approved acute care Nursing Assistant training program within the last three years or six months experience as a Nurse Assistant in an acute hospital.
- One year of clinical nursing experience in an acute hospital as a student nurse within the last three years will also be accepted.
- Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
- Current California Certification as a Nurse Assistant or LVN (CT C.N.A or RG LVN).
- Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CT BLS) for healthcare providers.
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