CNA, Telemetry

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

. Provide high-quality, individualized basic care activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing individualized patient care, including basic activities and emergency procedures, while maintaining patient dignity and privacy. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a healthcare team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationExperience in Acute Care SettingKnowledge of Universal PrecautionsCritical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Basic Patient Care ActivitiesEmergency ProceduresPatient Observation and ReportingAge-Specific Care KnowledgeComputer Systems Access and Use

Soft Skills

Effective Verbal and Written CommunicationRespectful Interaction with Patients and StaffTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationLos Angeles County Fire & Safety CardAssault Response Competency (ARC)

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyHealthcare ContinuumPatient Privacy and DignityPerformance ImprovementContinuous Quality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality, individualized basic care activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse
Perform basic patient care activities addressing patients' physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
Observe and report normal and abnormal patient findings, issues, concerns, and problems to the LVN or RN
Assist patients with bathing, oral care, positioning, line changes, and ambulation
Respond appropriately to patient safety concerns involving the environment, equipment, and patient behavior
Provide care in emergency situations and follow established emergency procedures
Follow the organizational chain of command for patient care or service issues
Assist with patient care across the healthcare continuum
Respect and maintain patient privacy and dignity
Reinforce patient and family education identified by the RN and provide individualized basic teaching
Observe and report the effectiveness of patient and family teaching
Complete hourly rounding and update whiteboards
Complete departmental and hospital-wide in-services, competencies, and HealthStream assignments
Attend staff meetings and participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
Demonstrate emergency procedures for fire, utility disruptions, and hazardous material spills
Communicate respectfully with physicians, administrative staff, coworkers, patients, and families
Assist managers and supervisors with resolving and evaluating patient-related problems
Assume other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School graduate or equivalent, preferred
Completion of Nursing Assistant course, preferred
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Minimum six months recent experience in an acute care setting preferred
California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Los Angeles County Fire & Safety Card required within 30 days of hire
Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire
Ability to access and use computer systems
Knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications
Knowledge of age-specific care for adolescent through geriatric populations
Knowledge of Universal Precautions
Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations and follow established emergency procedures
Ability to consistently demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills