Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Support

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment. You will also help stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks on the patient care unit.

Fluency in English and basic medical terminology are required; CNA/LVN certification or enrollment in a nursing program with clinical experience and current

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Required to float between the Orange and Irvine locations.
• Must read, write and speak English effectively.
• Current BLS certification upon hire; or enrolled in a program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs for patients.
• 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

Medical terminology

English communication

Patient-care experience

Flexibility to float

Education

CNA or LVN certification or nursing program enrollment

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment. You will also help stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks on the patient care unit.

Fluency in English and basic medical terminology are required; CNA/LVN certification or enrollment in a nursing program with clinical experience and current