CNA: Acute Care Support & Patient Comfort

UC Irvine; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off (vacation/sick)

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing duties related to patient care, including taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit.

You will also help stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and assist with other related duties as assigned. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or enrolled in accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Workplace violence responder training within 30 days and annually thereafter
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs
• Assisting patients with hygiene and elimination
• Maintaining a clean and safe unit environment
• Stocking unit supplies
• Operating hospital equipment as directed
• Performing routine clerical tasks
• Assisting with other related duties as assigned

Skills

Understanding medical terminology

English reading/writing/speaking

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Violence responder training

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

CNA / LVN cert or enrollment in nursing program (1 clinical semester)

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing duties related to patient care, including taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit.

You will also help stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and assist with other related duties as assigned. Weekend and holiday availability is required.