Certified Nursing Assistant

The San Mateo Medical Center - Psychiatric Unit is looking for an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to perform a full range of bedside care, nursing and other services required to care for patients in an acute care hospital. CNA work under direct supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed vocational nurse.

Currently, there are three part-time, extra-help vacancies under the Psychiatric Unit.

The Ideal candidates will have at least six months of experience working in an acute care hospital (medical-surgical, emergency department, intensive care unit or psychiatric unit). Previous experience using Electronic Medical Records for recording patient information is highly preferred. Previous Experience working with psychiatric patients is also strongly desired.

 

This position requires possession of a valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California. This position also requires a valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients; record other pertinent information as observed or measured.
* Apply non-sterile dressings and administer non-medicated treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
* Carry out rehabilitation procedures as directed by therapists; perform a range of motion body movement with/for patients; position and exercise patients.
* Assist in therapeutic milieu programs.
* Advise patients on the use of restorative equipment.
* Advise patients of the effects of medications.
* Assist with radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging.
* Observe and practice proper isolation techniques.
* Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Operate various types of sterilization equipment.
* Set up oxygen and other hospital equipment as directed.
* Transport specimens, medical records, and related items.
* Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment; assist in controlling violent patients.
* Bathe, feed, dress, and care for the physical and psychosocial needs of interned patients.
* Enter and retrieve a variety of information in automated systems.
* Document and sign any care provided to patient in their medical record.
* Perform related duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification:

Possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California.

* Some positions may require a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. 

* A typical way to qualify for is one year of experience in a hospital, institution, or approved nursing home as a nurse's assistant, orderly, ward aide or hospital attendant.

Knowledge of:

* Principles, techniques, and procedures specific to area of assignment.
* Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs.
* Infection control.
* Diagnostic imaging.
* Safe lifting techniques.
* Theory and practice of total body substance isolation.
* Patients' rights.
* Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements.

Skill/Ability to:

* Follow oral and written instructions.
* Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
* Perform a variety of tasks and activities.
* Develop and maintain empathetic attitudes toward patients.
* Provide assistance in delivering patient care in a medical setting such as bathing, feeding, bed making, dressing, and sterilization of patient care equipment.
* Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs.
* Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment.
* Work with patients with multiple diagnoses.
* Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 

If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position the following items must be submitted via e-mail:

* Supplemental Questions
* Resume
* Copy of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association OR Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross
* Copy of a valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California 

Supplemental Questions:

1. A Certified Nursing Assistant certificate issued by the State of California, is required for this position. Please provide us with your a) license number and b) the date of expiration (mm/dd/yyyy).

2. Please describe how your education and experience have prepared you for the Certified Nursing Assistant position.

3. Some positions may require bilingual skills. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required to be considered for a bilingual position. Are you fluent in Spanish?

Please include the words "Certified Nursing Assistant - Extra Help Position" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format.

 

Please submit the above listed materials via email to:

 

Komal Saraiya, Clinical Services Manager I - Nursing

ksaraiya@smcgov.org 

 

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until positions are filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.

 

NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (responses to supplemental questions, resume, copy of Certified Nursing Assistant certificate issued by the State of California, and copy of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association OR Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross will not be considered.

 

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Debbie Kong (08292024) (Medical Services Assistant II - F079)