Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool

Prime Healthcare•La Palma, CA

3d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com . Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community! Why Prime Healthcare? La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid Time Off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Many more Voluntary Benefit Options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or Skilled Nursing to float to the Subacute unit, required.
Current De-escalation crisis intervention (DCI)) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Nice To Haves

Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

The CNA in the Float Pool is an unlicensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients, and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
The CNAs in the Float Pool will be assigned as needed to the following departments, MedSurg, Behavioral Health Unit, Telemetry, ICU/, e and Emergency Department.