Nursing Assistant – Acute Care Patient Support

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCI Health, part of the University of California, Irvine, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing essential patient care tasks on the Irvine campus.

This role includes taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, maintaining a clean and safe unit environment, stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, and handling routine clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or LVN or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic medical terminology

English proficiency

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / LVN or in accredited nursing program with 1 clinical semester

Job description

UCI Health, part of the University of California, Irvine, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing essential patient care tasks on the Irvine campus.

This role includes taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, maintaining a clean and safe unit environment, stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, and handling routine clerical duties as assigned.