Certified Nursing Assistant (2303) - San Francisco Department of Public Health

Company Description

**This job announcement was updated on 8/8/2023 to reflect new job title and minimum qualifications.**

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

The Department of Public Health is accepting applications in class 2303 Certified Nursing Assistant, for multiple positions at all DPH facilities, including Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

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• Application Opening: Friday, June 24, 2022
• Application Deadline: Continuous
• Annual Compensation: $66,716 - $101,998 annually
• Recruitment ID: H00012

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Job Description

**This recruitment is for multiple positions at all DPH facilities, including Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.**

Under direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs a variety of routine duties involving care of medically or mentally ill acute or sub-acute patients; performs direct patient care; observes and reports changes in the behavior and physical status of patients; provides a clean and safe environment; and performs related duties.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

1. Under direct supervision, and as part of the treatment team, provides routine patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.
2. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and/or medical relationship with patients.
3. As appropriate, reviews patient's admission documentation and notes pertinent facts regarding diagnoses and treatment history. Documents care according to department standards.
4. Maintains constant and continuous communication with medical providers and staff.
5. As directed by licensed staff; reviews and implements treatment plans, and provides one-to-one care when essential to treatment plans.
6. Observes, records and reports patient medical, social and psychiatric behavior and physical conditions.
7. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning by reporting observations and concerns and by asking questions.
8. Attends and participates in patient groups, case conferences, staff meetings and in-service training programs. 
9. As assigned, completes procedures and specimen collection including phlebotomy.
10. Adheres to health, safety, and infection control policy and resource utilization.
11. Manages work time effectively, efficiently and productively.  AND
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

License and Certification:

1. Possession of a current Certi