Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Palo Alto, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center. The ideal candidates will provide exceptional care to our nation's veterans while adhering to VA standards and protocols. This role requires proficiency in nursing assistant duties, current certifications, and a commitment to professional growth through ongoing training.
What You'll Do:
Why Join Our Team?
At the Palo Alto VA Medical Center, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide meaningful care to those who served our country. We offer:
Pay range: $30 - $35 per hour
What You'll Do:
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
- Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions to nursing staff.
- Support patient safety and comfort by maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Accurately document patient care activities in the VA’s electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Comply with all VA policies, Facility Medical Staff By-Laws, and rules governing medical staff behavior.
- Participate in VA-mandated training and maintain required certifications.
- Current, full, and unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in any State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
- CNAs with restricted, suspended, or revoked licenses, or those voluntarily surrendered pending action, will not be considered.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Maintain up-to-date continuing education courses required for certification and provide documentation annually to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
- Experience working within the VA healthcare system.
- Familiarity with VA policies, procedures, and EHR systems.
- Commitment to serving the veteran population with empathy and professionalism.
Why Join Our Team?
At the Palo Alto VA Medical Center, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide meaningful care to those who served our country. We offer:
- A chance to make a direct impact in the lives of veterans.
- Professional growth through comprehensive training and education programs.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment in a nationally recognized healthcare system.
Pay range: $30 - $35 per hour
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