CNA Med-Surg | $6k Sign-On Bonus & Patient Care

Los Angeles Community Hospitals; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $6,000

Job summary

Los Angeles Community Hospitals is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff with vital signs, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort in a safe, clean unit environment. You will document care appropriately and collaborate with licensed nurses to deliver timely, respectful patient care.

The role requires CA CNA certification, BLS, good English communication, and prior patient care experience. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Demonstrated prior patient care experience
• CNA certification in CA
• AHA Basic Life Support
• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Responsibilities

• REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required. Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate
• PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
• COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning & positioning, and patient transportation.
• COMMUNICATION: Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nurse Assistant (CNA) in CA

AHA Basic Life Support

Understanding of basic medical terminology

English reading/writing and communication

Customer service skills

Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (LA City Employees only)

Job description

Los Angeles Community Hospitals is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff with vital signs, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort in a safe, clean unit environment. You will document care appropriately and collaborate with licensed nurses to deliver timely, respectful patient care.

The role requires CA CNA certification, BLS, good English communication, and prior patient care experience. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and a $6,000 sign-on bonus.