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Certified Nursing Assistant, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Job Description
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care, and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence.

Job Summary
Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self‑care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.

Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required

Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI

Audiometry and vision training or certificate from CHDP: Preferred in CA and HI

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

Assists with activities of daily living, including nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints, and restorative care.

Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.

Assists patients with basic needs such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.

Performs clerical duties including routing patient reports. Uses organizational skills to keep the unit running smoothly and prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to the certified nurse within scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).

Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health requires that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By applying you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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