PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED NURSE ASST (CNA) - MEDICAL/SURGICAL & TELEMETRY

Hoag Hospital Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized healthcare system as a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) and become an integral part of a dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential bedside care and support to patients in various medical-surgical and telemetry units. With a focus on individualized, patient-centered care, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment that values compassion and excellence. This position offers a flexible schedule with full-time, part-time, and per-diem options, making it ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Shift differential for night shift

Career ladder opportunities

Top-tier benefits

Teamwork and mutual respect culture

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; CNA certification is essential.
• Basic Life Support certification and effective communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform bedside patient care and accurately measure vital signs.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges under RN supervision.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Knowledge of body mechanics

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

Current CNA certification

Tools

Clinical measurement equipment

Patient care documentation systems

Job description

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PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED NURSE ASST (CNA) - MEDICAL/SURGICAL & TELEMETRY

Department: Nursing Support

Status: Multiple

Shift: Multiple

Location: Newport Beach, CA, US, 92617; Irvine, CA, US, 92602

Salary Range: $22.00 - $32.03/hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $22.00 per hour.

• Shift differential is available for the night shift
• Career Ladder: Levels II and III opportunities are based on tenure and performance with a maximum pay rate of $32.03 per hour

Departments: Medical Oncology, Medical Pulmonary, Surgical, Surgical (Gynecology/Urology), Telemetry (Hoag Hospital Newport Beach & Hoag Irvine), Medical/Surgical Joint (Orthopedic), and Advanced Brain and Spine (Stroke)

Position Description:

As a Hoag Patient Care Assistant (CNA), you will become a vital member of a dynamic team at a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare system. Our Nursing Professional Practice Model combines holistic Total Patient Care with our Core Values of advocacy, compassion, and nursing excellence. This translates into a more individualized, patient-centered type of care that’s backed by evidence-based research. You will also enjoy a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, with an exciting career ladder and top-tier benefits.

Other duties may include:

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs bedside patient care, anticipating patient needs, and prioritizing care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for assigned patients: accurately measures and records vital signs, I&O, height and weight, and Activities for Daily Life and records in the patient record, ensures patient safety is maintained at all times and is documented.
• Immediately informs the Registered Nurse of any changes in the patient's condition from the previous baseline.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of equipment pertinent to treatment.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine patient admission and discharge duties and documents in the patient record.

Qualifications:

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Current certification as a Nurse Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant from the state of California or completion of the first semester of a Registered Nurse program or equivalency.
• Limited Phlebotomy certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment). Not applicable for Patient Care Assistants hired with a Registered Nurse license.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures, and infection control.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of section-specific test information and instrumentation may be required.

Preferred

• Recent employment as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Full-time, Part-Time, and Per-Diem positions may be available.

Hours / Pay period: Available hours: 72 (Full-time), 48 (Part-Time), and 24 (Per Diem)

Schedule Details: 12-hour shift. Primarily nights (1900-730). Other Shifts may be available: Days (700-1930).

Department Description:

As a Patient Care Assistant - Medical Surgical and Telemetry, you’ll be asked to help support the nurses who serve patients in our various medical-surgical or telemetry units including Medical Pulmonary, Medical Oncology, Surgical, Surgical (Gynecology/Urology), Telemetry, Stroke, and Medical/Surgical Overflow. You’ll work under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse providing activities for daily living (ADL) support, comfort care, nutrition, and hygiene care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. You’ll also take and record clinical measurements, collect specimens, provide transportation, and maintain equipment and supplies.

Why Hoag:

At Hoag, we are committed to ensuring that no one needs to leave Orange County to receive world-class, personalized, accessible health care. For over 70 years Hoag has empowered the people, partners, and communities we serve to achieve their best health, live their best lives, and do their best work. That’s why over 30,000 inpatients and 450,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. With 3 award-winning hospitals, 15 urgent care centers, 9 health centers, and 7 nationally recognized institutes, Hoag Health System offers comprehensive care for you and your family’s every need.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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