Certified Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

Prime Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Encino Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the MST department to provide direct patient care and support daily living activities under RN supervision. This role emphasizes safety, compassion, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an active CNA license, BLS certification, and knowledge of medical terminology, with six months of acute care experience preferred. Day shift, full-time, competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire.
• Current BLS certification upon hire.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Responsibilities

• The CNA in the MST department assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and helps maintain a safe environment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Skills

CNA

BLS certified

Medical terminology

Acute care experience

BVP certificate

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

BLS certification

Medical Terminology knowledge

Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org

Responsibilities

The CNA in the MST department is a certified 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.2. Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.4. Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Pay Transparency

Encino Hospital Medical Center 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, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and 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. The current compensation range for this role is $23.00 to $36.37. 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.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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