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

University of Southern California • Glendale, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner provides nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as equipment setup and maintenance. The emphasis on each area depends on the assigned unit. This role is for the 6th Floor Med/Surg Telemetry unit at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, part of Keck Medicine of USC.

Requirements

• Current California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 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 CNA certification or active enrollment in an accredited nursing program. Individuals who graduate or drop out of an accredited nursing program must re-enroll or obtain California CNA certification within 30 calendar days to avoid suspension from work.
• 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 amid competing requirements and a heavy workload.
• 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.

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 with patient care delivery.
• Perform clerical functions.
• Help organize the unit environment.
• Set up and maintain equipment.

What This Job Offers

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