Care Partner (CNA) - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Day Shift (Union)

University of Southern California•Glendale, CA

5d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner provides nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, organization of the unit environment, and the set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each area depends on the assigned unit. This position is assigned to 5 North Med/Surg and is a full-time, 12-hour day-shift union role. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is part of Keck Medicine of USC and provides community hospital care backed by an academic medical center. The hospital offers emergency services and access to medical advancements, research, and clinical trials.

Requirements

Current California Certified Nurse Assistant certification, or active enrollment 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 while handling competing requirements and a heavy workload.
Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification or active enrollment in an accredited nursing program. Individuals who graduate or leave an accredited nursing program must re-enroll or obtain California Certified Nurse Assistant certification within 30 calendar days to continue working.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card.
AB 508 Certification; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department and maintained through renewal 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.