Nursing Assistant: Acute Care Support & Vital Signs

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

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, CA seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing vital tasks and maintaining a safe patient care environment. Primary duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, stocking supplies and operating equipment as directed.

The role requires English proficiency, Basic Life Support, ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses, and weekend/holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must float between Orange and Irvine locations as needed.
• Must read, write and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding basic medical terms

Reading, writing and speaking English

Therapeutic communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or nursing program status

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine, CA seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing vital tasks and maintaining a safe patient care environment. Primary duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, stocking supplies and operating equipment as directed.

The role requires English proficiency, Basic Life Support, ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses, and weekend/holiday availability.