Nursing Assistant — Acute Care Patient Support

UCI group; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing vital signs, hygiene assistance, and unit care tasks. The role involves stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, and handling routine clerical duties on a secure patient care unit.

Qualified applicants will have basic medical terminology knowledge, be able to work variable shifts including nights/weekends/holidays, and demonstrate English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Understand basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Read, write and speak English effectively.
• Experience in patient care, preferably in acute care.
• Current BLS certification required (AHA).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic medical terminology

English literacy

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

BLS certified

Education

CNA or LVN program enrollment with 1 clinical semester

Job description

UCI Health in California is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing vital signs, hygiene assistance, and unit care tasks. The role involves stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, and handling routine clerical duties on a secure patient care unit.

Qualified applicants will have basic medical terminology knowledge, be able to work variable shifts including nights/weekends/holidays, and demonstrate English proficiency.