The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistants – Emergency Room (CNA) to perform a full range of bedside care and other services required to care for patients in the emergency room. Emergency Department at San Mateo Medical Center is dedicated to providing quality, responsive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the Department provides emergency care to a primarily underserved and underinsured population. The CNA works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) . Responsibilities of CNA - Emergency Room include, but are not limited to: taking vital signs; transporting patients; setting up, administering, and recording the results of EKGs; assisting RN and MD in various medical treatments/procedures, such as splinting, Codes, and deliveries. The ideal candidates will possess:
- Experience working in a hospital emergency room setting.
- Experience in responding to Code Blues.
- Experience working with diverse, underserved populations.
- Experience in using EHR system, preferably EPIC .
- Ability to work in a fast pace and diverse environment.
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification or the ability to obtain CPI certification.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Portuguese is preferred, but not required.
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.
Currently, there are four Extra-help, part-time vacancies in the Emergency Department at the San Mateo Medical Center. The current positions are for Evening/Night shift from 7pm-3:30am.
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.
With additional training and/or certification(s), some employees may perform the following duties under conditions required by code and department policy:
- Perform injections including immunizations.
- Perform finger stick tests of all types including glucose testing.
- Perform skin tests including PPDs.
- Perform venipuncture and blood draws.
- Perform hearing and vision tests.
- Perform waived CLIA tests including dipstick UAs, and pregnancy tests.
- Provide for proper tracking and recording of laboratory tests.
- Take patient histories including risk factors.
- Set up, administer and record the results of EKGs.
- Follow provider orders regarding prescribed treatments including assisting patients with self-administration of medications.
- Teach and counsel patients on a variety of health related subjects as directed.
Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California.
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 is required for this position.
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.
If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position the following items must be submitted via e-mail:
- Supplemental Questions
- Resume
- Professional References Information (3 Professional References)
- 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 - Emergency Room position.
3. Some positions may require bilingual skills. Fluency in both English and a foreign
language is preferred, but not required for the position. Do you speak, read and write fluently in another language besides English?
Please include the words "Certified Nursing Assistant - Emergency Room- 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:
Cynthia Grivas, Clinical Services Manager I - Nursing
cgrivas@smcgov.org
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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.
About the County
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, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity 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(01132025) (Medical Services Assistant II - Option 1 - F079)
