Care Partner (CNA) - Geropsych - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Care Partner role at University of Southern California's USC Verdugo Hills Hospital provides nursing staff support across patient care delivery, clerical functions, and unit organization, with emphasis tailored to the unit. Candidates must hold California CNA certification and be actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing.

A background of six months to one year CNA experience is preferred; candidates must pass USC Verdugo Hills Hospital EHR training and

Qualifications

• Pass USC Verdugo Hills Hospital EHR data entry training course.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations (preferred).
• Ability to prioritize assignments with multiple competing demands and heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, and unit environment organization.
• Assist with set-up and maintenance of equipment as required by the unit.

Skills

EHR training

Medical terminology

Prioritization skills

Education

California CNA Certification

Active nursing program enrollment

RN/LVN/LPT training from US or foreign

Military medical training

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)
• Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with equivalent training and the completion of the "Fundamentals of Nursing" course with a B or better
• Completion of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program from a foreign country or United States
• Medical training in military services

Minimum Experience/Knowledge

• Six months to one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. [preferred] in an acute care setting (based on unit definition).
• Maintain 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). OR Verified 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 Certification.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association. AB508 (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 range for this position is $23.00 - $30.87. 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.