Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Med/Tele, Full Time, Nights

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Attendant to deliver direct patient care under supervision, helping maintain patient flow and a safe, clean environment that supports department operations.

Requirements include a current California CNA certification, Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association, and prior acute care experience or formal training; fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Must have a current California CNA certification.
• Prior experience in an acute care facility preferred or formal classroom education and hospital orientation.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Evidence of continuing education where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Help maintain safe, clean environment and patient flow.
• Assist with departmental operations as needed.

Skills

English communication

Infection control

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Education

California CNA certification

Job description

The Certified Nurse Attendantperforms effective patient care duties under the supervision of licensed members of the healthcare team necessary to maintain the flow of patient care in the hospital; and helps to maintain a safe and clean environment in order to enhance department operations.

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. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Clear written and verbal English communication skills.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and patient assessment skills.

Required Experience

• Must have a current California CNA certification
• Prior experience in an acute care facility preferred or formal class room education and formal hospital/in-service orientation
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Evidence of continuing education where required

Minimum Salary

$23.00