Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Acute Care Support

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange and Irvine seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing vital sign measurements, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

You will help stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and handle routine clerical tasks while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate therapeutically.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Willingness to float between Orange and Irvine locations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Communication skills

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Education

CNA certification

Job description

UCI Health in Orange and Irvine seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing vital sign measurements, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

You will help stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and handle routine clerical tasks while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care setting.