Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med Surg - Loan Forgiveness & $6,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Nights (Tustin)

Salary Range : Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary

19.80

Maximum Salary

27.30

The Certified Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures which are directly related to patient care.

Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment.

Assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds 120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds.

Our pediatric sub-acute unit, just one of six in California, serves patients from throughout the state. We care for patients up to 21 years of age who need long-term sub-acute care including ventilator care and nutritional support.

Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required.

Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate

Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.

Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection / transport, turning & positioning, and patient transportation.

Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities.

Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an approved CNA program or equivalency required.

Minimum Experience : Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA required. AHA Basic Life Support required.

Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) required.

Req. Certification / Licensure : Demonstrated prior patient care experience required. Understanding of basic medical terminology required.

Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families preferred.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility : To be eligible for the Sign-on Bonus, you must have one or more years of experience. Some restrictions and exceptions may apply.

Current Hospital employees are not eligible and former Hospital employees may not be eligible. The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time regular positions.

Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of 12 months to active employees in good standing