Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Support

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant at University of California, Irvine Health supports professional nursing staff by performing vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a safe unit environment.

They stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, handle routine clerical tasks, and assist with other duties as assigned, contributing to patient care in a busy acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (issued by the AHA).
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Must be Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, 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.

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

Basic medical terminology

Job description

The Nursing Assistant at University of California, Irvine Health supports professional nursing staff by performing vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a safe unit environment.

They stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, handle routine clerical tasks, and assist with other duties as assigned, contributing to patient care in a busy acute care setting.