Care Partner (CNA) - 5 South - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

About the role

The Care Partner supports nursing staff in delivering patient care, performing clerical tasks, organizing the unit environment, and managing equipment setup and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care delivery
• Performs clerical functions
• Organizes the unit environment
• Maintains and sets up equipment
• Emphasis on these areas may vary based on the unit assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Current California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (CDPH) OR Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with equivalent training AND 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 in an acute care setting (as defined by the unit)
• 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
• Skills in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are competing requirements and a heavy workload

Qualifications

• Required License/Certification: Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification (CDPH) 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 Nurse Assistant Certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• AB508 (Management of Assaultive Behavior)

Benefits

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital offers personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses, and a dedicated staff. The hospital is backed by an academic medical center and provides the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 - $30.87.

Schedule

N/A