Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care - Full-time Days
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant works in the Progressive Care / Stepdown Unit at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, California. This is a full-time position working 12-hour day shifts. The Nurse Assistant (NA) is a non-licensed health care employee who performs delegated routine and predictable patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Duties may include EKGs, vital signs, basic patient care, and patient transportation. The assistant responds appropriately to patients and families with knowledge of age-specific needs based on the scope of service of the assigned unit or department. Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance is a Magnet-recognized hospital. It was also named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek in 2025, recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care, and included in the California Surgeon General’s 2024 Maternity Care Honor Roll. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. The organization says it empowers caregivers and offers benefits intended to support employees and their families, professional growth, well-being, and financial security.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program or Nursing Assistant program, or completion of the second semester of an accredited nursing program.
- Alternatively, graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or demonstrated equivalent experience, such as experience as a corpsman, EMT, foreign-licensed RN or MD, Medical Assistant, or Caregiver.
- National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous Nurse Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a hospital or post-acute environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform delegated routine and predictable patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform duties that may include EKGs, taking vital signs, providing basic patient care, and transporting patients.
- Respond appropriately to patients and families with knowledge of age-specific needs, based on the scope of service of the assigned unit or department.
Benefits
- Benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
