Nursing Assistant – Acute Care & Oncology (Floats Between Sites)

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene, and help maintain a clean, safe unit environment across Orange and Irvine locations.

The role requires basic medical terminology knowledge, English proficiency, and current BLS certification. Prior patient care experience and the ability to work weekends/holidays are preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Experience in patient care, preferably acute care.
• Certified Nurse Assistant or LVN or enrolled in accredited nursing program with one clinical semester.
• Current BLS certification (AHA).
• Willingness to float between Orange and Irvine locations.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

English communication

Team collaboration

Patient care experience

Reading/writing

BLS certification

Safety and privacy

Flexibility weekends/holidays

Education

Nursing assistant program enrollment

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene, and help maintain a clean, safe unit environment across Orange and Irvine locations.

The role requires basic medical terminology knowledge, English proficiency, and current BLS certification. Prior patient care experience and the ability to work weekends/holidays are preferred.