Unit Clerk/Nurse Assistant - Recovery Room (Full Time, Day 0900-1730)

NorthBay Health

Fairfield, California

Posted Oct 14 · Closing date Oct 19 has passed

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: PACU
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

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NorthBay Health

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NorthBay Health is a nonprofit healthcare system founded in 1959 by civic leaders and physicians, serving as Solano County's own healthcare provider. The system operates two hospitals—NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville—along with urgent care…

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At Northbay Health the Unit Clerk/Certified Nursing Assistant (UC/CNA) is responsible for general clerical and reception duties, and for the delivery of assigned patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed, professional nurse. The UC/CNA, utilizing the Jean Watson Nursing Theory of Caring and the Relationship Based Care Model, provides assistance to patients in accordance with the functional and developmental needs of each patient. Supports the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization.

Education

Graduate of certified program for CNAs . High school graduate or equivalent. Course in medical terminology preferred.

Licensure

Valid and current California CNA certificate. Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification.

Experience

Previous unit clerk, clerical and/or one-year experience as CNA in an acute care setting preferred. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the Geriatric, Adult, and Adolescent and Pediatric age groups.

Skills

High level of initiative and independent work skills. Basic computer skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Interpersonal

Skills

Interacts with patients, staff and visitors in a pleasant, cooperative, and courteous manner.

Work Hours

FTE: 1.0 (Full-Time)

Schedule

40 hours weekly Shift Length: 8-hour shifts

What's around it?

In Fairfield, CA

Fairfield, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $2,266/mo
Household income: $101,895/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Fairfield, CA

NeighborhoodsFairfield features distinct suburban pockets spanning established master-planned developments and hillside enclaves. Cordelia, situated near the Interstate 80 and Highway 680 junction, is popular for its newer subdivisions, tree-lined sidewalks, and rapid access to both Solano County facilities and the East Bay. Green Valley sits on the scenic northern side of Interstate 80, offering golf-course living, hillside views, and premium custom single-family homes. Paradise Valley and Gold Ridge offer quieter suburban living with family-oriented subdivisions and community parks, while the traditional street grid in Downtown Fairfield provides older, walkable housing stock near civic buildings.

Fairfield features distinct suburban pockets spanning established master-planned developments and hillside enclaves. Cordelia, situated near the Interstate 80 and Highway 680 junction, is popular for its newer subdivisions, tree-lined sidewalks, and rapid access to both Solano County facilities and the East Bay.

Green Valley sits on the scenic northern side of Interstate 80, offering golf-course living, hillside views, and premium custom single-family homes. Paradise Valley and Gold Ridge offer quieter suburban living with family-oriented subdivisions and community parks, while the traditional street grid in Downtown Fairfield provides older, walkable housing stock near civic buildings.

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Getting aroundFairfield sits directly along Interstate 80, serving as a regional crossroads with Highway 680 connecting south into Contra Costa County and Highway 12 running west to Napa. Local transit is managed by FAST (Fairfield and Suisun Transit) bus lines, alongside regional rail connections at the Vacaville-Fairfield Capitol Corridor train station and the Amtrak depot in neighboring Suisun City. While internal commutes between residential neighborhoods and local medical centers move briskly, nurses traveling westbound toward Oakland or San Francisco face significant peak-hour delays along the Interstate 80 corridor.

Fairfield sits directly along Interstate 80, serving as a regional crossroads with Highway 680 connecting south into Contra Costa County and Highway 12 running west to Napa. Local transit is managed by FAST (Fairfield and Suisun Transit) bus lines, alongside regional rail connections at the Vacaville-Fairfield Capitol Corridor train station and the Amtrak depot in neighboring Suisun City.

While internal commutes between residential neighborhoods and local medical centers move briskly, nurses traveling westbound toward Oakland or San Francisco face significant peak-hour delays along the Interstate 80 corridor.

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OutdoorsFairfield provides convenient access to extensive water recreation and wildlife watching through the tidal sloughs of Suisun Marsh, where kayakers and paddleboarders explore tranquil waterways. The surrounding hills and parks offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, alongside residential community hubs like One Lake that feature waterfront walking paths. In addition, the agricultural back roads of Suisun Valley allow cyclists and runners to route through scenic vineyards and fruit orchards.

Fairfield provides convenient access to extensive water recreation and wildlife watching through the tidal sloughs of Suisun Marsh, where kayakers and paddleboarders explore tranquil waterways. The surrounding hills and parks offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, alongside residential community hubs like One Lake that feature waterfront walking paths.

In addition, the agricultural back roads of Suisun Valley allow cyclists and runners to route through scenic vineyards and fruit orchards.

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Living in Fairfield

Fairfield anchors Solano County at the strategic midpoint between San Francisco and Sacramento, offering relocating nurses a spacious suburban landing spot framed by Suisun Bay and the rustic vineyards of Suisun Valley. Rather than settling for congested coastal hubs, healthcare professionals find room to breathe in established neighborhoods like Cordelia, Paradise Valley, and hillside Green Valley, where single-family subdivisions provide yards, garages, and tree-lined streets. Daily commuting is governed by Interstate 80, Highway 680, and Highway 12, making intra-city hospital runs manageable while regional transit connects via FAST buses and the Vacaville-Fairfield Capitol Corridor rail line. Off shift, Fairfield swaps fast-paced nightlife for authentic community charm: grab dim sum at Dumpling House, explore downtown's global dining on Texas Street, sample local pours at Heretic Brewing, or paddleboard the scenic channels of Suisun Marsh. Unpretentious family-owned tasting rooms like Caymus-Suisun Winery sit just minutes away. While nurses seeking high-density walkability or late-night clubs will find the rhythm quiet, Fairfield delivers a balanced, family-friendly Northern California base with exceptional regional connectivity.

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