Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Provides assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience:

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy:

Preferred Essential Functions:

Uses the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary. Records all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner. Uses only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information. Reports all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical. Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur. Ensures that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.). Greets residents and escorts them to their room. Introduces resident to roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate. Makes resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.). Inventories and marks the resident's personal possessions as instructed. Stores resident's clothing. Assists residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged. Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors. Follows work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks. Cooperates with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Meets with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident. Assists with the application of nonsterile (moist and dry) warm/cold compresses. Assists in preparing the resident for a physical examination. Weighs and measures residents as instructed. Measures and records temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPRs), as instructed. Answers resident calls as promptly as feasible. Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

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