Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care - Full-time Days

Providence

Torrance, California

Posted Oct 19

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Stepdown
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

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One of these: Coursework/Training - Graduate of any accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant program or completion of 2nd semester of accredited Nursing Program
Coursework/Training - Graduate of any accredited Nursing Assistant program or demonstrated equivalency (such as experience as a corpsman, EMT, foreign-licensed RN or MD, Medical Assistant, Caregiver.
Certification: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
Certification: 1 year of Previous Nurse Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a hospital or post acute environment.
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Also asks: Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Nursing Assistant in our Progressive Care / Stepdown Unit at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, CA. This position is Full-Time and will work 12-hour Day shifts. The Nurse Assistant (NA) role is a non-licensed health care employee who performs delegated routine and predictable patient care tasks/duties and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

These duties may include, but are not limited to EKGs, vital signs, basic patient care and transportation. Responds appropriately to patients and families with knowledge of age-specific needs based on scope of service of unit/department where assigned. Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance has been recognized as a Magnet® hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.

Only 9.96% of U. S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U. S. hospitals are four times designated. We have also been celebrated in 2025 as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and recognized by U. S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care. We are also proud to be included in the Maternity Care Honor Roll by the California Surgeon General for 2024. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable.

Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

Coursework/Training - Graduate of any accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant program or completion of 2nd semester of accredited Nursing Program or Coursework/Training - Graduate of any accredited Nursing Assistant program or demonstrated equivalency (such as experience as a corpsman, EMT, foreign-licensed RN or MD, Medical Assistant, Caregiver. National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of Previous Nurse Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a hospital or post acute environment. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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In Torrance, CA

Torrance, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $2,280/mo
Household income: $116,217/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Torrance, CA

NeighborhoodsNurses and other in-city workers are steered toward North or Central Torrance for 405/110 freeway access; Old Torrance (downtown/Civic Center) is the walkable Craftsman-home core, typically cited around $800K–$1.3M. Hollywood Riviera is the coastal premium pocket ($1.2M–$2M+) with the shortest hops toward Redondo/Northrop; Walteria sits about $750K–$1.1M, and South Torrance (Seaside, Seaside Heights, Seaside Village, Seaside Ranchos, Southwood) is the quieter bungalow/ranch belt around $700K–$1M. West Torrance around Palo Verde has larger yards near Del Amo Fashion Center and South Bay Galleria; North Torrance along the West Carson/Plaza del Amo corridor has newer single-family homes and townhomes and is called relatively more affordable than the beach cities. Reddit’s more eclectic alternative, if Torrance feels too suburban, is San Pedro.

Nurses and other in-city workers are steered toward North or Central Torrance for 405/110 freeway access; Old Torrance (downtown/Civic Center) is the walkable Craftsman-home core, typically cited around $800K–$1.3M. Hollywood Riviera is the coastal premium pocket ($1.2M–$2M+) with the shortest hops toward Redondo/Northrop; Walteria sits about $750K–$1.1M, and South Torrance (Seaside, Seaside Heights, Seaside Village, Seaside Ranchos, Southwood) is the quieter bungalow/ranch belt around $700K–$1M. West Torrance around Palo Verde has larger yards near Del Amo Fashion Center and South Bay Galleria; North Torrance along the West Carson/Plaza del Amo corridor has newer single-family homes and townhomes and is called relatively more affordable than the beach cities. Reddit’s more eclectic alternative, if Torrance feels too suburban, is San Pedro.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: propertycove.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: securespace.com

Getting aroundCitywide average commute is about 23.4 minutes; sources do not name hospital campuses, but intra-Torrance drives to ZIP 90501 (central/downtown) are typically 5–10 minutes from Old Torrance, 5–15 from South Torrance, and 10–20 from North or West Torrance on surface streets. Morning 7:00–8:00 a.m. is described as moderate; 8:00–9:00 a.m. is peak on the 405, and evenings slow 4:30–6:00 p.m. near the 405/105 interchange, though many South Bay trips run against downtown-L.A. inbound flow. HOV lanes on the 405 (Torrance–El Segundo/Hawthorne), 105, and 110 can cut 10–15 minutes for carpoolers; Metro C Line (Green Line) reaches nearby aerospace/LAX-area jobs, and the South Bay Bicycle Trail/Strand follows the coast. Most residents still drive; parking and hospital-garage specifics are not covered.

Citywide average commute is about 23.4 minutes; sources do not name hospital campuses, but intra-Torrance drives to ZIP 90501 (central/downtown) are typically 5–10 minutes from Old Torrance, 5–15 from South Torrance, and 10–20 from North or West Torrance on surface streets. Morning 7:00–8:00 a.m. is described as moderate; 8:00–9:00 a.m. is peak on the 405, and evenings slow 4:30–6:00 p.m. near the 405/105 interchange, though many South Bay trips run against downtown-L.A. inbound flow.

HOV lanes on the 405 (Torrance–El Segundo/Hawthorne), 105, and 110 can cut 10–15 minutes for carpoolers; Metro C Line (Green Line) reaches nearby aerospace/LAX-area jobs, and the South Bay Bicycle Trail/Strand follows the coast. Most residents still drive; parking and hospital-garage specifics are not covered.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: propertycove.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: homes.com

OutdoorsTorrance Beach is a 1.5-mile, 40-acre stretch locals and guides call uncrowded next to Redondo/Hermosa; The Strand (South Bay Bicycle Trail) starts here and runs 22 miles to Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades (one guide says through to Malibu). There are no bike rentals in Torrance itself—bring a bike or rent in Redondo Beach (Pedgro is named for e-bikes). Madrona Marsh Preserve is a one-mile trail through one of L.A. County’s last vernal freshwater marshes, with a nature center (exhibits, live snakes and turtles) across the street. Hickory Park’s rocket-ship playground and South Torrance’s Delthorne Park are the named neighborhood parks; South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula holds more than 2,500 plant species. Inland Torrance can run hot while the coast stays milder; sun is treated as a year-round given.

Torrance Beach is a 1.5-mile, 40-acre stretch locals and guides call uncrowded next to Redondo/Hermosa; The Strand (South Bay Bicycle Trail) starts here and runs 22 miles to Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades (one guide says through to Malibu). There are no bike rentals in Torrance itself—bring a bike or rent in Redondo Beach (Pedgro is named for e-bikes).

Madrona Marsh Preserve is a one-mile trail through one of L.A. County’s last vernal freshwater marshes, with a nature center (exhibits, live snakes and turtles) across the street. Hickory Park’s rocket-ship playground and South Torrance’s Delthorne Park are the named neighborhood parks; South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula holds more than 2,500 plant species.

Inland Torrance can run hot while the coast stays milder; sun is treated as a year-round given.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: discovertorrance.com Source 2: nobackhome.com Source 3: californiathroughmylens.com Source 4: homes.com

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Living in Torrance

Torrance is the South Bay’s large, Japanese-American-rooted city that quietly owns a 1.5-mile, 40-acre beach and the southern start of The Strand, the 22-mile coastal path toward Santa Monica. Unlike Hermosa or Manhattan, the sand is often uncrowded; unlike a pure suburb, Old Torrance still has Craftsman downtown, 10 craft breweries (Smog City, Monkish, HopSaint), King’s Hawaiian Bakery, and 400-plus restaurants. Nurses typically choose North or Central Torrance for 405/110 access, Old Torrance for a 5–10 minute hop to ZIP 90501, or South Torrance, Walteria, and Palo Verde for bungalows, yards, and Torrance Unified (West High, Torrance High, Walteria Elementary—verify boundaries). Median homes sit around $1.0 million (about $700K in South Torrance to $1.2M–$2M+ in Hollywood Riviera) and median rent about $1,980–$2,132, so housing will dominate an $80k–$150k budget. Average commute is 23.4 minutes and often runs against downtown L.A. traffic, with 405 peak 8–9 a.m.; you will still drive. Tradeoffs: thinner singles nightlife than Redondo, a 42.9 median age, and a 1.2/10 housing-value score—offset by year-round outdoor weather, Madrona Marsh, Honda and Toyota car culture, and being about 15 minutes from LAX.

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As of 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: propertycove.com Source 4: quora.com Source 5: discovertorrance.com Source 6: nobackhome.com Source 7: californiathroughmylens.com Source 8: reddit.com Source 9: securespace.com

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