C.N.A. - Medical Surgical Telemetry - 5 Tower - Full Time 12 Hours Nights (7:00PM to 7:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt) *Up to $2500 Sign On Bonus*

Keck Medicine of USC

97d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic patient care to a group of assigned patients. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient's age. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience or completion of a formal Nursing Assistant course.
• Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in medical/surgical in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the licensed nurses, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or Orthopedic Service Line Director.
• Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Organizes and prioritizes care considering patient needs and preferences, module activities, and other commitments.
• Performs basic patient care activities in a timely manner according to hospital policy and procedures including taking vital signs, assisting with meals, enemas, catheter care, hygiene measures, positioning/moving patients, specimen collection, application of restraints and treatments/tasks.
• Provides care with sensitivity to the cultural needs of patients and with regard to their rights and privacy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the current condition of the patient and recognizes situations needing nursing supervision.
• Answers call lights in a timely manner.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Utilizing the plan of care, the CNA assists the licensed nurse in data collection and documents appropriately to hospital standards.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Smoke-free environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees