Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

Prime Healthcare

Sherman Oaks, California

You'll give basic care to non-critical Med/Surg patients, helping with daily living under the charge RN.

Eligibility: Not specified

Posted Oct 9 · Applications close Oct 9, 2027

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Med/Surg department · Hospital provides basic nursing care to non-critical patientsnon-critical patients
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent Part Time < 60Part time

Do you qualify?

Certification: CNA certificate, current at hire Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
Certification: BLS, current at hire and kept current Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
Also asks: Knowledge of medical terminology Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Preferred

Experience: 6 months acute care hospital or physician's office experience Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

What it pays

Tuition assistance: Offered
Pay reviews: Starting pay set by skillset, experience, education and licensure

Benefits

BenefitsComprehensive health benefitsComprehensive health benefits
BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
BenefitsEducation supportEducation support
Benefits401K retirement plana 401K retirement plan
BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coveragemedical, dental, and vision coverage
BenefitsTuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, and vision coverage

The role and schedule

Day to day: activities of daily living help assists with activities of daily living
Details: 153-bed hospital Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital

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Overview

At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California.

Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Responsibilities

Job summary

The CNA in the Med/Surg Department is a certified assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.2. Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.4. Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Pay Transparency

Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.00 to $29.10. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf

What's around it?

In Sherman Oaks, CA

Sherman Oaks, CA

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Life in Sherman Oaks, CA

NeighborhoodsSherman Oaks spans several distinct micro-areas divided primarily by major thoroughfares. North of the US-101 freeway lies the San Fernando Valley proper, featuring post-war single-family homes and pockets like Chandler Estates and the Fashion Square District. South of the 101, areas like The Flats and Library Square offer charming tree-lined streets with California bungalows and mid-century residences within walking distance of retail corridors. Further south, past Ventura Boulevard, the neighborhood rises into the Sherman Oaks Hills, where quiet residential streets, mid-century architectural enclaves, and secluded multi-level estates look out over the Valley and border Mulholland Drive.

Sherman Oaks spans several distinct micro-areas divided primarily by major thoroughfares. North of the US-101 freeway lies the San Fernando Valley proper, featuring post-war single-family homes and pockets like Chandler Estates and the Fashion Square District.

South of the 101, areas like The Flats and Library Square offer charming tree-lined streets with California bungalows and mid-century residences within walking distance of retail corridors. Further south, past Ventura Boulevard, the neighborhood rises into the Sherman Oaks Hills, where quiet residential streets, mid-century architectural enclaves, and secluded multi-level estates look out over the Valley and border Mulholland Drive.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: omarhelmand.com Source 3: totalsocalhomes.com

Getting aroundSherman Oaks sits right at the critical crossroads of Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) and US Route 101 (Ventura Freeway), making it geographically central for reaching medical centers across the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. However, the 405/101 interchange is notoriously congested during rush hours, and regional commuters frequently experience heavy cut-through traffic along residential connector streets. While living near Ventura Boulevard allows localized walkability for daily errands, the area is overwhelmingly car-dependent, and street parking near the main commercial boulevards can be tight during peak dining and shopping hours.

Sherman Oaks sits right at the critical crossroads of Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) and US Route 101 (Ventura Freeway), making it geographically central for reaching medical centers across the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. However, the 405/101 interchange is notoriously congested during rush hours, and regional commuters frequently experience heavy cut-through traffic along residential connector streets.

While living near Ventura Boulevard allows localized walkability for daily errands, the area is overwhelmingly car-dependent, and street parking near the main commercial boulevards can be tight during peak dining and shopping hours.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: totalsocalhomes.com

OutdoorsRecreational green space is centered around the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center (War Memorial Park), which offers expansive playgrounds, athletic fields, and open lawns for exercise. Just to the north, the Sepulveda Basin complex features botanical escapes like The Japanese Garden, while nearby Deervale-Stone Canyon Park provides peaceful hillside hiking trails away from busy roads. To the south, quick access to trails winding through the Santa Monica Mountains and along Mulholland Drive offers sweeping Valley viewpoints.

Recreational green space is centered around the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center (War Memorial Park), which offers expansive playgrounds, athletic fields, and open lawns for exercise. Just to the north, the Sepulveda Basin complex features botanical escapes like The Japanese Garden, while nearby Deervale-Stone Canyon Park provides peaceful hillside hiking trails away from busy roads.

To the south, quick access to trails winding through the Santa Monica Mountains and along Mulholland Drive offers sweeping Valley viewpoints.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: strongrealtor.com Source 4: yelp.com

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Living in Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks offers healthcare professionals a polished, energetic San Fernando Valley base that effectively bridges relaxed suburban residential streets with urban convenience. Anchored at the intersection of the 101 and 405 freeways, it provides strategic access to medical facilities throughout the Valley and across the hill to the Westside. Living here centers around bustling Ventura Boulevard, lined with cafes, sidewalk dining, and long-standing institutions like Casa Vega, alongside entertainment hubs like Sherman Oaks Castle Park and the open-air Sherman Oaks Galleria. Housing ranges from mid-century bungalows in The Flats and post-war properties in Chandler Estates to hillside retreats tucked beneath Mulholland Drive. For off-shift relaxation, nurses can explore quiet trails in Deervale-Stone Canyon Park or visit The Japanese Garden in the Sepulveda Basin. However, relocating nurses must plan for serious commuter choke points at the freeway interchange, parking challenges near retail strips, intense summer Valley heat, and the reality that a personal vehicle is an absolute necessity for daily life.

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