Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med-Surg - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Days (Culver City) - 10029
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) aids professional and technical nursing personnel by performing duties directly related to patient care. Duties include measuring and recording vital signs, helping patients with hygiene and elimination, promoting patient safety, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. The CNA also stocks unit supplies, operates hospital equipment as directed, performs routine clerical tasks, and completes other related duties as assigned. The position supports patient care through accurate documentation, reporting changes in patient condition, assisting with activities of daily living, protecting patient privacy, following infection control procedures and HIPAA requirements, and collaborating with licensed nurses on patient care activities.
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.
- 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, accurately 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 patient privacy, age, gender, culture, and stated preferences.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and follow infection control procedures and HIPAA requirements.
- Assist with patient care 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 behaviors, take ownership of work, act proactively and thoughtfully, and use appropriate independent judgment and decision-making.
Benefits
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. Eligibility requires one or more years of experience; restrictions and exceptions may apply. Current hospital employees are not eligible, and former hospital employees may not be eligible. The program is available only for full-time regular positions, with payments made in increments over 12 months to active employees in good standing.
- Loan forgiveness is referenced in the job title.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
