Nursing Assistant-Float Pool Orange & Irvine-FT Night Shift

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California, Irvine (UCI) Health Enterprise Float Pool seeks a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and keeping the unit clean and safe. The role includes stocking supplies and minor clerical duties on a rotating schedule.

Ideal candidates are English-proficient, have basic medical terminology knowledge, and either CNAs or LVNs or nursing students with clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Good reading, writing and spoken English.
• Enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester, or CNA/LVN certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
• Experience in patient care, preferably in acute care.
• Current BLS certification (AHA).
• Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses.
• Able to provide work authorization.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Float between campuses

Work authorization

Education

Nursing program enrollment with at least 1 clinical semester

Job description

Position Summary

As part of the UCI Health Enterprise Float Pool, the Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures directly related to patient care. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. The assistant will also help with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English
• Must be Certified Nurses Assist., Licensed Vocational Nurse, or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least one clinical semester
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting
• Current BLS certification upon hire (must be issued by the AHA)
• Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.