Certified Nursing Assistant Urgent Care
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: San Pedro
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
The Certified Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical
nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties
and procedures which are directly related to patient care. Primary
duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients
with hygiene and elimination, ensuring the safety of the patient,
and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Assists with
stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed,
performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related
duties as assigned.Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a
100-bed acute care facility and 24/7 urgent care with a mission and
vision to provide compassionate healthcare accessible to everyone.
Southern California Hospital at Hollywood provides comprehensive,
high-quality medical care. As an acute care facility, we have
physicians and specialists on staff for the following: cardiology,
pulmonology, internal medicine, psychiatry, orthopedics,
hematology, endocrinology, podiatry, cardiothoracic vascular
surgery, urology, plastic surgery, and more. Union Pay Info:
- 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
- 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.
- Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed
nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning &
positioning, and patient transportation.
- 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.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Demonstrated prior patient care experience
- Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of
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)Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and
familiesSign-on Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign-on
Bonus, you must have one or more years of experience. Some
restrictions and exceptions may apply. Current Hospital employees
are not eligible and former Hospital employees may not be eligible.
The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time regular
positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of
12 months to active employees in good standing
Keywords: Alta Hospitals, Hawthorne , Certified Nursing Assistant Urgent Care , Healthcare , San Pedro, California
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