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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Torrance, California

About this job

Providence is calling a full time, night shift Certified Nursing Assistant to Providence Little Company of Mary Transitional Care Center in Torrance CA.

In this position you will:

Perform delegated routine and predictable patient care tasks/duties and work under the direct supervision of a Charge Nurse. These duties may include, but are not limited to phlebotomy, EKG's, vital signs, monitoring, basic patient care and transportation.

Respond appropriately to patients and families with knowledge of age specific needs based on scope of service of unit/department where assigned (Young Adult through Geriatric).

Required qualifications for this position include:

Current California Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association

Must be able to perform the physical requirements for this position as defined in the RU-91 form.

Certification of Nursing Assistant from a state approved program.

At least 6 months experience in a skilled nursing facility, medical/surgical and/or working with chronically ill patients.

Fluent ability to understand oral and write accurately and legibly.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

Ability to accurately and efficiently complete assigned tasks.

Ability to organize and prioritize work to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Must demonstrate an understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations.

Ability to establish and maintain a courteous and cooperative (service-oriented) working relationship with patients, families and co-workers.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

At least 6 months experience in an acute, sub acute or transitional care setting

High school graduation or GED.

About the hospital you will serve.

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is a 436-bed non-profit hospital that has served the greater South Bay communities of Los Angeles since 1960. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and sophisticated technology while providing care with a personal, healing touch. In addition to the finest general medical, surgical and critical care services, we offer a number of specialty programs including Cardiovascular Services, Women's and Children's Health, Oncology, and Emergency Care. We are proud to be named one of the Top 50 U.S. Hospitals for Heart Care by Thomson Reuters, the only community hospital in California to receive this honor. We were one of five hospitals in the United States recognized by American Hospital Association-McKesson for leadership and innovation in quality improvement. We received The Choice Award by AAHCP for Outstanding Customer Service Delivery, and were one of 24 hospitals and health systems in the nation to receive the Premier Award for Quality by the Premier healthcare alliance. As a member of Providence Health & Services, a Catholic-sponsored healthcare ministry, we believe strongly in respecting the dignity of each person, and give special concern to the most vulnerable members of our community.