Care Partner (CNA) - 5 South - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)
About The Position
The Care Partner provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.
Requirements
- Current California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (California Department of Public Health) OR Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with equivalent training and the completion of the “Fundamentals of Nursing” course with a B or better OR Completion of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program from a foreign country or United States OR Medical training in military services
- Six months to one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Ability to pass a 4 hour USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Electronic Health Record data entry training course.
- Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification (California Department of Public Health) OR Verified as enrolled in (or completed) a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program, have received medical training in military services, or have received the above license(s) from a foreign country or United States
- Must Maintain actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Individuals who graduate or drop out of an accredited nursing program will be suspended from work and will be given 30 calendar days to re-enroll or obtain a California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
- AB508 (Management of Assaultive Behavior). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an acute care setting (based on unit definition).
- Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing staff support in patient care delivery.
- Provides nursing staff support in clerical functions.
- Provides nursing staff support in organization of the unit environment.
- Provides nursing staff support in set-up and maintenance of equipment.
Benefits
- The hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 - $30.87.
- USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
- USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
- USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
- We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
