Nursing Assistant Certified Orthopedics

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care and support to patients? We invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve! About the Role:

• Patient Report & Hand-off: Receive a thorough patient report from the outgoing CNA at the beginning of each shift to ensure continuity of care.
• Hourly Patient Rounds: Conduct hourly rounds to check on patients, monitor vital signs (as directed and trained), update whiteboard information, and address immediate patient needs.
• Mobility Assistance: Assist patients with ambulation, including helping them move to a recliner, walk to the bathroom, or navigate the hallway. Safely assist discharged patients to their vehicles.
• Hygiene Assistance: Provide assistance with hygiene needs, including full bed baths, assisted bed baths, and providing supplies for ambulatory patients.
• Procedure Assistance: Assist nurses with various procedures, such as tube insertions (NG tube, rectal tube, catheter), by providing support, supplies, and clean-up assistance.
• General Patient Care: Change bed linens, check patients’ weight, and perform other assigned tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable environment.
• Adherence to Standards: Provide basic patient care in accordance with individual patient needs, hospital policy, and established standards of patient care, under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

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• At least one (1) year experience as a Nursing Assistant required.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.
• Current California Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current AHA BLS card required.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.
• LA Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.