Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Med/Surg Telemetry, Full Time, Days

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 102,383,232; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA, is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide timely patient care under supervision and uphold a clean, safe care environment. The role emphasizes relationship-based care within a nonprofit regional network.

Required CNAs must hold California certification and BLS, with LA City Fire Card within six months. Preferred candidates have acute-facility experience and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Good organizational skills needed.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Ability to work using aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates timely and effective patient care under supervision of licensed team members.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment to support department operations.
• Delivers patient care in alignment with PIH Health's relationship-based care model.

Skills

Written and verbal English

Basic organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of infection control

Aseptic techniques

Windows

Mouse skills

Education

Current California CNA certification

Job description

Facilitates the provision of timely and effective patient care under the supervision of licensed members of the healthcare team. Helps maintain a safe and clean environment in order to enhance department operations. Patient care is delivered consistent with the model and philosophy of relationship-based care.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal English communication skill
• Basic organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of infection control
• Able to work using aseptic techniques

Required Experience

Required:

• Current California CNA certification (CNA Certification number is required)
• Evidence of continuing education where required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• LA City Fire Card within six (6) months of employment

Preferred:

• Prior experience in acute facility
• Basic windows and mouse skills

Address: 12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary: 23.00-35.75

Shift: Days

Zip Code: 90602