CNA | Nursing Assistant — Acute Care, Weekend Shifts, BLS

UCI Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional and technical nursing staff in patient care. Daily duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and keeping the unit clean and safe.

Stocking supplies and operating equipment are also part of the role. The ideal candidate will hold CNA certification or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed, plus BLS on hire and completion of workplace violence

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 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 upon hire (issued by the AHA).
• Approved workplace violence responder training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

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.

Skills

Reading medical terminology

English fluency

Patient care experience

Communication skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Enrolled in accredited nursing program

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional and technical nursing staff in patient care. Daily duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and keeping the unit clean and safe.

Stocking supplies and operating equipment are also part of the role. The ideal candidate will hold CNA certification or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed, plus BLS on hire and completion of workplace violence