Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Vital Signs & Patient Care

UC Irvine; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the patient care team. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

You will also stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks. Qualifications include reading, writing and speaking English, a CNA or active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester, and

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English
• Must be certified as a CNA or enrolled in accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester
• Current BLS certification (AHA) Required

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 and other related duties

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

CNA or in nursing program

Tools

Nursing equipment handling

Job description

UCI Health in California is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the patient care team. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

You will also stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks. Qualifications include reading, writing and speaking English, a CNA or active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester, and