Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $25.00 - $28.02 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Nursing Assistant (NA), you will perform essential direct patient care, working under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, often while actively pursuing your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. Every day you will provide comprehensive patient care, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs. You will also manage other duties such as inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer input, directly supporting the nursing unit's operational needs. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong capability for basic patient care, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all tasks, and effectively collaborate within the nursing team to ensure optimal patient well-being and a supportive care environment, showcasing dedication to advancing your healthcare career.

PROVIDE FOR PATIENTS' PERSONAL CARE 1. Take vital signs. 2. Cleansing bath. 3. Back and skin care. 4. Oral hygiene. 5. Care of dentures. 6. Hair and nail care. 7. Perineal care. 8. Shaving male patients.

ASSIST PATIENT WITH TOILET NEEDS 1. Bedpan, urinal, commode. 2. Assist with elimination aides; Colostomy care and irrigation and voided, enemas.

MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND NEAT ENVIRONMENT 1. Make beds. 2. Maintain clean, safe environment for patients. 3. Keep patients' equipment clean. 4. Incorporate Dignity Standard for Nurse Bundling into daily routine.

ASSIST PATIENT WITH DIET AND NOURISHMENT 1. Assist with meals. 2. Feed patients, as necessary. 3. Assist with menus. 4. Keep patients supplied with fresh drinking water. 5. Measure and record oral intake and output.

Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Graduate General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience, upon hire and
• Certificate Other Certified Nurse Assistantcertification training, upon hire or
• Completion of a nursingfundamentals class and are current enrollment in an accredited nursing school, upon hire or
• A graduate from an accredited LVN or RN nursing program.
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women's health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.