Nursing Assistant - 5W Med Surg - FT Days

Providence; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, a Magnet-designated acute care facility, seeks a Nursing Assistant for the 5W Med Surg unit in Orange, CA. The role is full-time with 12-hour day shifts, reporting to the Registered Nurse and delivering routine direct patient care per unit policies.

Required qualifications include BLS certification and at least 6 months of acute care, psych, or RN coursework or Nurse Assistant equivalent education. Preference is for 9 months of experience.

Qualifications

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association required upon hire.
• 6 months of Acute care, psych or completion of 1st semester of Registered Nurse Academic Program or Nurse Assistant equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Report pertinent information to the Registered Nurse.
• Respond to patient care needs in a timely manner.

Skills

BLS Certification

Acute care experience

Nurse Assistant education

Education

Nurse Assistant certification or RN coursework

Job description

Nursing Assistant - 5W Med Surg at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Full-time and will work 12-hour, Day shifts.

St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.

Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women’s Choice Award in multiple categories of women’s care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Nursing Assistant will provide routine direct patient care within specific unit policies and procedures, report pertinent information to the Registered Nurse and respond to patient care needs.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months of Acute care, psych or completion of 1st semester of Registered Nurse Academic Program or Nurse Assistant equivalent education.

Preferred qualifications:

• 9 months of experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.