Care Partner (CNA) – 4th Floor Telemetry - Per Diem 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)(Fixed-Term)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Care Partner to support nursing staff with patient care, clerical tasks, and unit organization at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The role requires active California CNA certification or enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the Fundamentals of Nursing course, plus completion of applicable licensing or training requirements.

The position emphasizes efficient handling of a busy workload, basic medical terminology, and readiness to pass the EHR

Qualifications

• Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification (CDPH).
• Six months to one year experience as CNA preferred.
• Ability to pass USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Electronic Health Record training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, and unit environment organization.
• Assist with set-up and maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Prioritize assignments to manage heavy workloads and multiple competing requirements.

Skills

Prioritization

Time management

Education

CA CNA certification

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

The Care Partner provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned.Minimum Education:Current California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (California Department of Public Health)ORActive enrollment in an accredited nursing program with equivalent training and the completion of the “Fundamentals of Nursing” course with a B or betterORCompletion of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program from a foreign country or United StatesORMedical training in military servicesMinimum Experience/Knowledge: Six months to one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.[preferred] in an acute care setting (based on unit definition). ORMaintain actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program.Ability to pass a 4 hour USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Electronic Health Record data entry training course.Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations, preferred.Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are competing requirements and a heavy workload.Required License/Certification:Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification (California Department of Public Health)ORVerified as enrolled* in (or completed) a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program, have received medical training in military services, or have received the above license(s) from a foreign country or United States*Must Maintain actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Individuals who graduate or drop out of an accredited nursing program will be suspended from work and will be given 30 calendar days to re-enroll or obtain a California Certified Nurse Assistant CertificationAB508 (Management of Assaultive Behavior). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date.As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.The hourly rate for this position is $24.72. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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