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Certified Nursing Assistant
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$45,252 / year median in the U.S.
+7% projected growth
Job Description
JOB DETAILS
Department:
PPAC Preop Nurse Aide or Preop Patient Care Tech
REQUIREMENTS
Certified Nurse Assistant, Skilled Nursing Department:
PPAC BLS, preoperative experience with vitals, weights, hair clipping, ambulating etc.
BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers!
We offer:
Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
FACILITY
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
AREA OVERVIEW
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
• Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance