Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool

Prime Healthcare; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community hospital committed to quality care and compassion. As a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Float Pool, you will play a vital role in providing essential support to patients across various departments. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community while working in a fast-paced environment. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in their healthcare career. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that values service and community engagement.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Outstanding Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefit Options

Qualifications

• Current CNA certificate and BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and provide basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Basic Nursing Care

Medical Terminology

Crisis Intervention

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

This is a fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come join a team of dedicated healthcare workers!

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Responsibilities

The CNA in the Float Pool is an unlicensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients, and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. The CNAs in the Float Pool will be assigned as needed to the following departments: MedSurg, Behavioral Health Unit, Telemetry, ICU, and Emergency Department.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
2. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
4. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
5. Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or Skilled Nursing to float to the Subacute unit, required.

Facility Specific Requirements:

1. Current De-escalation crisis intervention (DCI) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00 to $25.18. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.