Care Partner (CNA) - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)
About The Position
The Care Partner provides nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, organization of the unit environment, and equipment setup and maintenance. The emphasis on these areas depends on the assigned unit. This position is assigned to 5 North Med/Surg and is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift role. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is a community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. The hospital provides personalized care, specialized services, emergency care, research, and clinical trials.
Requirements
- Maintain current California Certified Nurse Assistant certification, or be actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program with equivalent training and completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course with a grade of B or better.
- Six months to one year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or active enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Ability to pass a four-hour USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Electronic Health Record data-entry training course.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and complete work in a timely manner amid competing requirements and a heavy workload.
- Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification or active enrollment in an accredited nursing program. Graduates or individuals who leave an accredited nursing program will be suspended from work and given 30 calendar days to re-enroll or obtain California Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card.
- AB 508 Certification; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department and renewed before expiration.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting, based on unit definition.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
Responsibilities
- Support nursing staff in patient care delivery.
- Perform clerical functions.
- Help organize the unit environment.
- Set up and maintain equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
