Care Partner (CNA) – 4th Floor Telemetry - Per Diem 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)(Fixed-Term)

The Care Partner provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned .

Minimum Education

Current California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (California Department of Public Health)

OR

Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with equivalent training and the completion of the “Fundamentals of Nursing” course with a B or better

OR

Completion of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program from a foreign country or United States

OR

Medical training in military services

Minimum Experience/Knowledge

Six months to one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

[preferred] in an acute care setting (based on unit definition).

OR

Maintain actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program.

Ability to pass a 4 hour USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Electronic Health Record data entry training course.

Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations, preferred.

Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are competing requirements and a heavy workload.

Required License/Certification

Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification (California Department of Public Health)

OR

Verified as enrolled* in (or completed) a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program, have received medical training in military services, or have received the above license(s) from a foreign country or United States

* *Must Maintain actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Individuals who graduate or drop out of an accredited nursing program will be suspended from work and will be given 30 calendar days to re-enroll or obtain a California Certified Nurs...