Care Partner (CNA) - 6th Floor Med/Surg Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

University of Southern California • Glendale, CA

7d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner supports nursing staff with patient care delivery, clerical functions, organization of the unit environment, and equipment setup and maintenance. The emphasis on these duties varies based on the assigned unit. This position is assigned to the 6th Floor Med/Surg Telemetry unit and is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift union role at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Requirements

• Current California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification, or active enrollment in an accredited nursing program, 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.
• Maintain active California CNA 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 CNA 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 prioritize assignments and complete work promptly amid competing requirements and a heavy workload.

Nice To Haves

• CNA 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.
• Organize and maintain the unit environment.
• Set up and maintain equipment.
• Prioritize assignments and complete work in a timely manner when facing competing requirements and a heavy workload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed