What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at The Arora Group?
Currently recruiting Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to provide inpatient nursing support services on 5 West at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California. Services will be provided Sunday through Saturday, including holidays, with coverage from 12: 00 a.M. To 11: 59 p.M. Shifts are scheduled for 12 hour periods, not including a 60 minute unpaid lunch break. This position supports patient care, admissions, discharges, transfers, vital signs, documentation, examination room preparation, and clinical support in a military medical center environment.
DUTIES OF THE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA):
- Prepare examination rooms before patient arrival.
- Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
- Check patient vital signs, including temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, and blood pressure.
- Obtain and document the patient s current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies, and vital signs on the correct form.
- Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
- Maintain examination room stock levels.
- Perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
- Complete laboratory and X-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
- Enter demographic data into the computer when the patient checks in.
- Enter diagnosis and departure time when the patient is released.
- Support nursing staff and other healthcare team members in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
- Maintain infection control and safety procedures, including use of universal precautions.
- Participate in required training, meetings, and performance improvement activities as directed.
- Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation within the scope of the position.
- Operate and document in required automated systems, including MHS GENESIS, as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA):
- Certificate required.
- Completion of a certified nursing assistant program required.
- Must possess and maintain certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Must have at least one year of experience within the last two years as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Inpatient, medical surgical, military healthcare, federal healthcare, or DoD/DHA healthcare experience preferred.
- Must be able to complete required health, immunization, tuberculosis, and Hepatitis B screening requirements before providing services.
- Must be able to complete required background/security processes, including fingerprinting and childcare background check requirements, for access to a Navy and Defense Health Agency medical facility.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen for access to U.S. Government networks.
- Must comply with all applicable facility policies, procedures, training, safety, infection control, documentation, and patient privacy requirements.
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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