Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-MST4 - Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to document care, observe patients, and support nursing staff under RN supervision in Temecula, CA.

The CNA will respond to patient calls, greet visitors, and handle messages while addressing biophysical, developmental, cognitive, emotional and sociocultural needs in a busy hospital unit.

Qualifications

• Current, valid CA CNA certificate.
• Evidence of Nursing Fundamentals completion within the last 24 months and enrollment in an accredited RN program.
• BLS Certification (AHA, current).
• CPI or NCI certification within 120 days of hire and annual renewal.
• Ability to work in high-volume, fluctuating census environment.
• Subject to interruptions and irregular hours.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with variable noise.

Responsibilities

• Document all activities performed in accordance with policy.
• Observe patient behavior across biophysical, developmental, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and sociocultural needs.
• Perform secretarial/clerical aspects of patient care under RN supervision.
• Prioritize and process physician orders accurately and promptly.
• Answer patient calls and receive, greet, and direct patients/visitors; record and deliver messages.

Skills

CA CNA certification

Nursing Fundamentals completion

BLS Certification

CPI or NCI certification

High-volume environment adaptability

Ability to work irregular hours

Fast-paced environment

Education

California CNA certificate

Nursing Fundamentals completion / RN program enrollment

BLS Certification (AHA)

CPI or NCI certification within 120 days of hire

Job description

Responsibilities

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 12 "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2026. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2025-2026 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Arrythmia and Pacemaker. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center - GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI - GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 4 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire's Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for documenting all activities performed in accordance with established policy. Observes patient behavior, focusing on biophysical, developmental, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and sociocultural needs. Performs the secretarial/clerical aspects of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The CNA must be able to prioritize and process physician orders accurately and within designated time frames; seeking assistance as needed. The CNA is responsible for the answering of patient calls, and receives, greets, and directs patients/visitors; records and delivers messages for patients/staff.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

• Current, valid CA. Certified Nursing Assistant certificate OR
• Evidence of completion of Nursing Fundamentals within the last 24 months from an accredited Registered Nursing program AND currently enrolled in an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• BLS Certification (AHA and current)
• CPI or NCI certified within 120 days of hire and annual renewal thereafter
• Ability to work in high volume, fluctuating census environment
• Subject to many interruptions
• Subject to irregular hours
• Ability to work in fast paced environment where noise levels fluctuate

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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