Acute Care CNA: Vital Signs & ADL Support

University-of-California,-Irvin; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in providing patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, and daily living activities. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and team collaboration in a busy clinical unit.

Qualifications include English fluency, CNA certification or active enrollment in a nursing program, BLS, and weekend/holiday availability. Background checks and compliance with UC policies are required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Current BLS certification on hire.
• Approved workplace violence responder training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measures and records vital signs and documents findings.
• Assists RN with patient care activities, including specimen collection, turning and positioning, and transportation.
• Assists patients with hygiene, ADLs, and respects privacy and dignity.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and proactive work behaviors.
• Receives and inventories patient belongings; performs POCT quality controls per standards.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or enrolled in accredited nursing program (minimum 1 clinical semester)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in providing patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, and daily living activities. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and team collaboration in a busy clinical unit.

Qualifications include English fluency, CNA certification or active enrollment in a nursing program, BLS, and weekend/holiday availability. Background checks and compliance with UC policies are required.