CNA - Telemetry Unit (5 North) - Per Diem 12 Hours Day Shift (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)(Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia, CA is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. You will assist with vital signs, meals, hygiene, positioning, and data collection while supporting unit teamwork and patient safety.

Requires a CNA certification and Basic Life Support, with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior medical/surgical experience is preferred; the role emphasizes infection control and timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification and BLS required.
• One year of medical/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nurses with fundamental patient care and data collection.
• Take vital signs, assist with meals, hygiene, catheter care, and positioning.
• Support infection control and safety compliance across the unit.
• Answer call lights promptly and promote teamwork and positive relationships.
• Document care following hospital standards and plan of care.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Patient positioning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Previous Nursing Assistant experience or completion of a formal Nursing Assistant course

Certified Nurse Assistant certification

Basic Life Support

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to the licensed nurses, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or Orthopedic Service Line Director.
• Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Organizes and prioritizes care considering patient needs and preferences, module activities, and other commitments.
• Performs basic patient care activities in a timely manner according to hospital policy and procedures including taking vital signs, assisting with meals, enemas, catheter care, hygiene measures, positioning/moving patients, specimen collection, application of restraints and treatments/tasks.
• Provides care with sensitivity to the cultural needs of patients and with regard to their rights and privacy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the current condition of the patient and recognizes situations needing nursing supervision.
• Answers call lights in a timely manner.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Utilizing the plan of care, the CNA assists the license nurse in data collection and documents appropriately to hospital standards.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Minimum (Required): High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred (Not required): Previous Nursing Assistant experience or completion of a formal Nursing Assistant course.

Work Experience

• Preferred (Not required): Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in medical/surgical in an acute care hospital.

Licenses and Certifications

• Minimum (Required): Certified Nurse Assistant certification
• Basic Life Support

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00- $25.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic patient care to a group of assigned patients. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patent's age. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.