Acute Care Nursing Assistant - CNA/BLS

UCI Health Regional Burn Center; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, California is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional staff by performing vital sign measurements, assisting with patient hygiene, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment. You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment, and contribute to clerical tasks as needed.

Applicants should be able to work variable shifts, possess basic medical terminology knowledge, and hold or be enrolled in a CNA program with at least one clinical semester completed.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (issued by the AHA).

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist patients with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintain a clean and safe unit environment.
• Stock unit supplies and operate hospital equipment as directed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and assist with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Reading and writing English

Communication in therapeutic manner

Nursing assistant readiness

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine, California is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional staff by performing vital sign measurements, assisting with patient hygiene, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment. You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment, and contribute to clerical tasks as needed.

Applicants should be able to work variable shifts, possess basic medical terminology knowledge, and hold or be enrolled in a CNA program with at least one clinical semester completed.