Care Partner (CNA) - 5 North Med/Surg - Per Diem 12 Hour Day Shift (Union)
University of Southern California•Glendale, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Care Partner provides nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, organization of the unit environment, and the setup and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on these areas depends on the assigned unit. This position is in the 5 North Med/Surg unit and is per diem on a 12-hour day shift. 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 specialized care, emergency services, 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.
- 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 maintained through renewal before expiration.
- Ability to pass a four-hour USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Electronic Health Record data-entry training course.
- Skill in prioritizing assignments and completing work in a timely manner amid competing requirements and a heavy workload.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, preferably in an acute care setting, depending on unit definition.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
Responsibilities
- Support nursing staff in patient care delivery.
- Perform clerical functions.
- Organize the unit environment.
- Set up and maintain equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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