Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971.
We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg.
The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States.
With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.
Job Summary:
Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) and physician with assessments, examinations and treatments.
Performs a variety of technical and patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Performs essential functions of the Unit Secretary.
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:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (CMA) or Paramedic certification: Preferred
Phlebotomist Technician license: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or National Emergency Medical Tech (NEMT): Required
Essential Functions:
Assists the Registered (RN) and physician with assessments, examinations and treatments.
Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
Maintains state of readiness by maintaining equipment/supplies appropriate to the position.
Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
Prioritizes patient care and department needs, sets goals, and organizes time to meet daily demands of nursing care.
Observes, documents and reports patient condition and changes in condition to the RN, MD/Provider.
Provides patient and family education within scope of practice.
Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
Records and collects specimens.
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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.
, as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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