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Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med-Surg - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Days

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med-Surg - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Days (Hollywood) 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

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 families

Pay Rate Min - $25.84 | Max - $33.26

Sign-on Bonus 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. $6,000 Sign-on Bonus.

About Us 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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care; Medical Practices; Mental Health Care

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