Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med-Surg - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Culver City) - 10029
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) aids professional and technical nursing personnel by performing duties and procedures directly related to patient care. The role includes taking and recording vital signs, helping patients with hygiene and elimination, promoting patient safety, and maintaining a clean and safe unit. The CNA also stocks unit supplies, operates hospital equipment as directed, performs routine clerical tasks, and completes related duties as assigned. The CNA measures and records patient weights and vital signs, reports changes in patient condition, documents activities, and receives and secures patient belongings as appropriate. The role supports patient comfort, privacy, and activities of daily living while following infection-control procedures and HIPAA requirements. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the CNA assists with specimen collection and transport, turning and positioning, and patient transportation. The CNA is expected to communicate thoughtfully, take ownership of work, and use appropriate independent judgment and decision-making. The posting identifies this as a full-time, night position in Culver City. Base pay is listed as $22.39–$30.08 per hour; the stated 12-hour rate is $26.12–$35.09. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates, subject to the stated requirements and restrictions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated prior patient-care experience.
- Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of California.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Measure and accurately record patient weights and vital signs.
- Recognize and report changes in patients’ conditions, take appropriate action, and document activities as required.
- Receive, inventory, and secure patient belongings as appropriate.
- Assist patients with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures, and other activities of daily living while respecting privacy and individual preferences.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and follow infection-control procedures and HIPAA requirements.
- Assist with patient-care activities as directed by a licensed nurse, including specimen collection and transport, turning and positioning, and patient transportation.
- Stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and complete other related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate caring and thoughtful communication, take ownership of work, and use appropriate independent judgment and decision-making.
Benefits
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates; eligibility requirements and restrictions apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
