CNA Med Surg 4N

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN direction, delivering compassionate basic care, assisting with patient transport, and contributing to the patient's plan of care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires strong service orientation, clear communication, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality, dignified healthcare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required upon hire.
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CA CNA) certification required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care (hygiene, grooming, bathing, etc.) under RN direction.
• Measure and document vital signs, weight, and intake/output.
• Assist with patient transport and mobility within care plans.
• Document care on designated forms or in the EHR; maintain accurate records.
• Support the patient plan of care as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care basics

Vital signs

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.

Every day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare.

• Job Functions: CNA
• Demonstrates basic patient care skills, including, but not limited to patient hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral and perineal care, back rubs). Measurement: Observation, Patient Care Documentation.
• Measures vital signs, weights, and measures I&O, accurately and within expected time frames. Measurement: Observation, Accuracy, Timeliness.
• Documents accurately on designated forms or in computer. Measurement: Observation, Patient Care Documentation, Accuracy.
• Ambulates, lifts, moves and transports patients within specified time frames. Measurement: Observation, Timeliness.Positions patients and performs range of motion exercises. Measurement: Observation, Accuracy.

Job Requirements Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program., upon hire
• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA CNA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - BLS, upon hire

Preferred

• Six (6) months recent hospital experience as CNA preferred

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John's Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John's Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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Pay Range

$25.00 - $29.50 /hour