Clinical Partner / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cedars-Sinai - Full Time - 12hrs

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Partner provides personal nursing care and completes routine assigned tasks under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). The role is accountable for applying the nursing process and delivering care to the specialty patient population. The Clinical Partner identifies patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs, reports findings to the RN, and participates in implementing and contributing to the patient care plan under RN supervision. The position also supports patient and family safety and comfort, assists with activities of daily living and mobility, and helps maintain clean patient care areas. Patient stability is supported by monitoring and documenting vital signs, weight, intake and output, and reporting abnormal vital signs to the charge nurse or primary RN.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be used in lieu of CNA certification for Emergency Department positions only.
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Previous experience as a Licensed CNA in an acute care facility; hospital or medical center experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and healthcare colleagues.
Submit a resume that includes CNA experience and employment start and end dates, a high school diploma/GED or equivalent, current BLS certificate, and current California CNA/EMT certificate.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNA experience in a hospital or medical center.

Responsibilities

Provide personal nursing care and perform routine assigned tasks under the direction of a licensed RN.
Identify patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs and report findings to the RN.
Participate in implementing patient care and contribute to the care plan under RN supervision.
Provide for the safety and comfort of patients, families, and significant others.
Reduce the risk of healthcare-acquired infections by following CDC hand-washing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy.
Use restraints safely when requested by the charge nurse or primary RN, and follow safety precautions to help reduce the risk of patient harm.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobilization, and out-of-bed activities.
Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms and patient care areas.
Accompany patients to tests and procedures.
Monitor vital signs and weight; record intake and output; dispense and retrieve patient-care supplies.
Report abnormal vital signs to the charge nurse or primary RN and accurately document care in electronic medical records.