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 and procedures directly related to patient care. The role includes measuring and recording vital signs, assisting 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 CNA accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs; recognizes and reports changes in a patient's condition; takes appropriate action; and documents activities as required. The role includes receiving, inventorying, and securing patient belongings when appropriate. The CNA assists with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures, and other activities of daily living while respecting patient privacy, preferences, age, gender, and culture. The position also supports infection-control procedures and HIPAA compliance, assists licensed nurses with specimen collection and transport, patient turning and positioning, and patient transportation, and communicates thoughtfully while exercising appropriate independent judgment.
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 a patient's 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 maintaining privacy and respect.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment and follow infection-control procedures and HIPAA requirements.
- Assist licensed nurses with patient care activities, 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.
- Communicate and engage in caring behaviors, take ownership of work, 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 and the program applies only to full-time regular positions. Restrictions and exceptions may apply, and payments are made in increments over 12 months to active employees in good standing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
