Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med Surg - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Hollywood) - 10029

Southern California Hospitals • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel by performing duties and procedures directly related to patient care. Responsibilities include measuring and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, supporting patient safety, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. The CNA also helps stock unit supplies, operates hospital equipment as directed, performs routine clerical tasks, and completes other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated prior patient-care experience.
• Certification as a Nurse Assistant 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

• Accurately measure and record patient weights and vital signs; recognize and report changes in patient condition, 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 considering patient age, gender, culture, and preferences and maintaining privacy and respect.
• 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.
• Demonstrate caring behaviors, take ownership of work, act proactively and thoughtfully, and use appropriate independent judgment and decision-making.
• Assist with stocking unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and complete other related duties as assigned.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED