Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Support (Evenings/Nights)

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff. Primary duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and assist with other duties as assigned. Must have English proficiency and current BLS; certification or enrollment in nursing program preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (issued by the AHA).
• Certified Nursing Assistant or LVN, or enrolled in accredited nursing 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 other related duties.

Skills

Understanding of basic medical terms

Therapeutic communication

Reading and writing English

Demonstrates patient care experience

Job description

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff. Primary duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and assist with other duties as assigned. Must have English proficiency and current BLS; certification or enrollment in nursing program preferred.