Nursing Assistant Telemetry

St Johns Hospital Camarillo; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Hospital Camarillo is seeking a Nursing Assistant to deliver essential direct patient care under RN supervision while pursuing CNA certification. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility and vital signs, and contribute to patient comfort and safety.

You will also manage inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary support, and light housekeeping, collaborating closely with the nursing team to support operations and patient well‑being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation and monitoring vital signs.
• Handle inventory, documentation, clerical tasks and light housekeeping.
• Assist with dietary support and computer data entry.
• Support nursing unit operations and collaborate with the nursing team.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and uphold patient well-being.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant program completed

CA CNA certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. John's Hospital Camarillo is a 58-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 40,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care.

Additionally, St. John's Hospital Camarillo has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement three years in a row, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nursing Assistant (NA), you will perform essential direct patient care, working under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, often while actively pursuing your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. Every day you will provide comprehensive patient care, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs. You will also manage other duties such as inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer input, directly supporting the nursing unit's operational needs. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong capability for basic patient care, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all tasks, and effectively collaborate within the nursing team to ensure optimal patient well-being and a supportive care environment, showcasing dedication to advancing your healthcare career.

• 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.
• Stocks patient care supplies before leaving end of shift. Measurement: Observation, Inventory, Feedback.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or High School GED, 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.