Job DescriptionMake a difference every single dayAt Cedars-Sinai, we’re motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.We're looking for someone to join our team as a Clinical Partner (CP)/ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!As a CP/CNA for 6NW, our 32 Bed dynamic progressive care surgical stepdown unit, you will care for post lung, liver, kidney transplant patients or those patients who have undergone other surgical procedures.
You will perform a variety of direct patient care activities or tasks specific to the unit/needs of the patient population under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
you will provide for the safety of patients, families and significant others. Reduce the risk of health care acquired infection by staying in compliance with current CDC hand washing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy.
You will maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, recording intake and output and dispensing/retrieving patient care supplies.
You will report abnormal vital signs to the charge or primary RN and accurately document in electronic medical records.
You will assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
QualificationsEducational Requirements:
High School diploma or GED required.
Associate Degree or college diploma preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
Valid CA CNA certification required.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Approved by the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross.
Experience:
One year of previous CNA experience in an acute care facility, (hospital or medical center strongly preferred) or long-term-care hospital (convalescent, skilled nurse facility or physical rehabilitation center) preferred.
Req ID : 1531Working Title : Clinical Partner/Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical Stepdown/Transplant - 6NW - 12-Hour NightsDepartment : Step Down CareBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : NursingJob Specialty : NursingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : NightShift Duration : 12 hourBase Pay : $23.12 - $36.99Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.