Care Partner; CNA - 6th Floor Med​/Surg Telemetry - Night Shift; Union

Education

• Current California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (California Department of Public Health)
• Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with equivalent training and completion of the “Fundamentals of Nursing” course with a B or better
• Completion of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program from a foreign country or United States
• Medical training in military services

• Six months to one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an acute care setting (preferred).
• Maintain active enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
• 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).
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work timely when competing requirements and heavy workload.

• Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification (California Department of Public Health)
• Verified enrollment or completion of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program, or medical training in military services, or receipt of the above license(s) from a foreign country or United States.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association.
• AB508 (Management of Aggressive Behavior). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days and renewed prior to expiration.
• Must maintain active enrollment in an accredited nursing program. Individuals who graduate or drop out of an accredited nursing program will be suspended from work and given 30 calendar days to re‑enroll or obtain a California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification.

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. It provides 24/7 emergency services and advanced care with a 40‑year legacy of personalized patient care.

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 – $30.87. The University of Southern California considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education, key skills, internal equity, and market conditions when determining compensation.