Certified Nursing Assistant SR-Fulltime-DOU-Los Alamitos-Nights

University of California - Irvine Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and keeping the unit clean and safe. You will also stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and help with clerical tasks.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and excellent communication in English. A CNA or enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester is required, plus BLS certification

Qualifications

• Must be certified nursing assistant or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association).
• Workplace violence responder training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs.
• Assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean and safe unit.
• Stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, and assisting with other related duties.

Skills

Nursing assistant

BLS certification

English communication

Customer service

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures which are directly related to patient care. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Will assist with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Must be Certified Nurses Assist. or enrolled in accredited nursing prog. with completion of at least 1 clinical semester
• 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
• Current Basic Life Support certification upon hire (must be issued by the American Heart Association)
• Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
  • Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization