Nursing Assistant – Flexible Site Rotations & Patient Care

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is looking for a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by performing essential patient care tasks, including taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit. The role requires regular float between Orange and Irvine campuses.

Ideal candidates will understand basic medical terminology, communicate effectively in English, and hold CNA/LVN certification or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least one

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly
• CNA or LVN certification, or enrollment in accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester
• Current BLS certification required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Take and record 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 other duties as assigned

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Communication skills

Patient care experience

Education

CNA / LVN certification or nursing program enrollment (1 clinical semester)

Job description

UCI Health is looking for a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by performing essential patient care tasks, including taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit. The role requires regular float between Orange and Irvine campuses.

Ideal candidates will understand basic medical terminology, communicate effectively in English, and hold CNA/LVN certification or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least one