Certified Nursing Assistant - MST5 - Full Time

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan with company match

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to document care, observe patient needs, and support nursing staff in a high-volume setting. The CNA must prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and assist with clerical duties under RN supervision.

Requirements include CA CNA certificate, recent Nursing Fundamentals coursework, and current BLS; CPI/NCI certification within 120 days of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• CA CNA certificate required or equivalent proof.
• Recent Nursing Fundamentals completion within 24 months.
• BLS certification current.
• CPI/NCI certification within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Document all activities per policy.
• Observe biophysical, developmental, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and sociocultural needs.
• Handle secretarial/clerical tasks under a RN supervision.
• Answer calls, greet/direct patients and visitors, relay messages.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Multitasking

Education

CA Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Nursing Fundamentals recent completion

BLS Certification (AHA)

CPI or NCI certification within 120 days

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
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

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

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.