PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED NURSE ASST (CNA) - NURSING STAFFING OFFICE

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

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized healthcare system as a Patient Care Assistant, where you'll be an integral part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. In this dynamic role, you will support nurses in various medical/surgical units, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. You'll engage in meaningful work that emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and respect, all while enjoying a culture that prioritizes your growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

Career Ladder Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support certification and CNA certification needed.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and infection control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Measure and record vital signs and assist with daily living activities.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support

Communication Skills

Infection Control

Body Mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nurse Assistant Certification

Registered Nurse Program Completion

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

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

Compensation Details:

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

Department: Nursing Staffing Office

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 Living, and records in the patient record, ensuring 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

Benefits Eligible: Yes (excluding Per Diem)

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

Hours / Pay period (2 weeks): 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). May be required to float to Hoag Irvine.

Department Description:

Our Staffing Office provides three levels of support to the hospital based on nursing expertise and patient acuity. As a Patient Care Assistant, you’ll be asked to help support the nurses who serve our various medical/surgical units, including Oncology, Pulmonary, Gynecology/Urology, Surgical, Telemetry, and Labor/Delivery/Recovery (additional skills and knowledge of equipment may be required). You’ll work under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse, assisting in direct patient care by providing Activities for Daily Living, comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs for adult and senior patients. 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.