Job Description

Salary Range:  $20.82 - $32.03 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Compensation Details:

Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $20.82 /hour.

• Shift differential is available for the night shift
• Career Ladder: Levels II and III opportunities are based on tenure and performance with a maximum pay rate of $32.03 /hour

Departments:  Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI), Medical/Surgical

Position Description:

As a Hoag Patient Care Assistant (CNA), you will become a vital member of a dynamic team at a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare system. Our Nursing Professional Practice Model combines holistic Total Patient Care with our Core Values of advocacy, compassion, and nursing excellence. This translates into a more individualized, patient-centered type of care that’s backed by evidence-based research. You will also enjoy a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, with an exciting career ladder and top-tier benefits. 

Other duties may include:

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs bedside patient care, anticipating patient needs, and prioritizing care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for assigned patients: accurately measures and records vital signs, I&O, height and weight, and Activities for Daily Life and records in the patient record, ensures patient safety is maintained at all times and is documented.
• Immediately informs the Registered Nurse of any changes in the patient's condition from the previous baseline.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of equipment pertinent to treatment.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine patient admission and discharge duties and documents in the patient record. 

Qualifications:

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Current certification as a Nurse Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant from the state of California or completion of the first semester of a Registered Nurse program or equivalency.
• Limited Phlebotomy certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment). Not applicable for Patient Care Assistants hired with a Registered Nurse license.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures, and infection control.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of section-specific test information and instrumentation may be required.

Preferred  

• Recent employment as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Exemption Status  
Non-exempt

Benefits Eligible  
Yes (excluding Per Diem)

Schedule  
Full-time, Part-Time, and Per-Diem positions may be available. 

 

 

Hours / Pay period  (2 weeks)

Available hours: 72 (Full-time), 48 (Part-Time), and 24 (Per Diem)

 
Schedule Details  
12-hour shift. Primarily nights (1900-730). Other Shifts may be available: Days (700-1930).

Department Description:

As a Patient Care Assistant - HOI MED/SURG, you’ll be asked to help support the nurses who serve patients at our orthopedic surgical hospital, Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI). You’ll work under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse providing activities for daily living (ADL) support, comfort care, nutrition, and hygiene care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. You’ll also take and record clinical measurements, collect specimens, provide transportation, and maintain equipment and supplies.

Why Hoag 

At Hoag, we are committed to ensuring that no one needs to leave Orange County to receive world-class, personalized, accessible health care. For over 70 years Hoag has empowered the people, partners, and communities we serve to achieve their best health, live their best lives, and do their best work. That’s why over 30,000 inpatients and 450,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. With 3 award-winning hospitals, 15 urgent care centers, 9 health centers, and 7 nationally recognized institutes, Hoag Health System offers comprehensive care for you and your family’s every need.

 
EOE 
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Hoag is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

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