Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Support

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

A CNA or enrollment in a nursing program with clinical experience is required. Additional duties include stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, and performing routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

Basic medical terminology

Patient care experience

Therapeutic communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

A CNA or enrollment in a nursing program with clinical experience is required. Additional duties include stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, and performing routine clerical tasks.