Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med-Surg - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Culver City) - 10029
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports professional and technical nursing personnel by performing duties and procedures related to patient care. Responsibilities include measuring and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, protecting patient safety, and maintaining a clean and safe unit. The CNA also stocks supplies, operates hospital equipment as directed, performs routine clerical tasks, and completes other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time night position in Med-Surg. The listed base pay range is $22.39–$30.08 per hour; the listed 12-hour rate range is $26.12–$35.09. The 12-hour rate is calculated by averaging eight hours at the base rate and four hours of overtime and does not appear on the paystub as the base rate. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants with at least one year of experience, subject to restrictions and exceptions. The bonus is paid in increments over 12 months to active employees in good standing. Current hospital employees are not eligible, and former employees may not be eligible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated prior patient-care experience.
- Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in 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
- Accurately measure and record patient weights and vital signs.
- Recognize and report changes in a patient's condition, 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 individual preferences, privacy, and dignity.
- 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.
- Take ownership of work and communicate thoughtfully, proactively, and appropriately.
- Stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and carry out other related assigned duties.
Benefits
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants, subject to stated restrictions and exceptions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
