Acute Care CNA: Vital Signs & Patient Care

University of California - Irvine Health; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and maintaining a safe unit environment. The role involves stocking supplies and performing routine clerical tasks as assigned.

Applicants should have CNA certification or be enrolled in a nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed, along with basic medical terminology knowledge.

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.
• Must be Certified Nurses Assistant or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Nursing Assistants hired prior to May 2010 who did not possess certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) are not required to obtain it at this time.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (must be issued by the AHA).
• Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs.
• Assisting patients with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintaining a clean and safe unit environment.
• Stocking unit supplies and assisting with routine clerical tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Ability to work weekends/holidays

Basic medical terminology

Education

CNA certification

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and maintaining a safe unit environment. The role involves stocking supplies and performing routine clerical tasks as assigned.

Applicants should have CNA certification or be enrolled in a nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed, along with basic medical terminology knowledge.