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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med Surg - Per Diem, Variable (East Los Angeles)

Alta Hospitals
San Pedro, CA, United States
$22,17 an hour
Full-time

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.

Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of generations of east Los Angeles families. Having a strong presence in our community has been critical to our success since our inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare accessible to everybody.

Most of our doctors, nurses and other employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors taking care of neighbors.

We have changed with our community both in the way we deliver medical care and by reaching beyond the walls of our hospital.

We work closely with community members to help meet their most important needs. Our 130-bed, acute care hospital offers a wide range of medical programs and services, including cardiology, internal medicine and surgical services.

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, always maintaining patient privacy and respect.

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.

Required Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Demonstrated prior patient care experience
  • Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA
  • AHA Basic Life Support
  • Understanding of basic medical terminology
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Pay Rate : Min - $22.17 Max - $22.17

12 days ago
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