Care Partner (CNA) - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Day Shift (Union)
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 on the 5 North Medical/Surgical unit at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and is a full-time, 12-hour day-shift union position. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is a community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles and part of Keck Medicine of USC. It provides personalized care, emergency services, specialized care, research, and clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $23.00–$30.87. USC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Requirements
- Hold a current California Certified Nurse Assistant certification, or be actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program, have equivalent training, and have completed at least the Fundamentals of Nursing course with a grade of B or better.
- Have six months to one year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or maintain active enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Be able to pass a four-hour USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Electronic Health Record data-entry training course.
- Prioritize assignments and complete work in a timely manner when faced with 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 will be suspended from work and given 30 calendar days to re-enroll or obtain California Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
- Hold a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card.
- Obtain AB 508 Certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department if not held upon hire, and maintain it through renewal before expiration.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of Certified Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting, depending on unit definition.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing staff support in patient care delivery.
- Perform clerical functions and 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
