Nursing Assistant - Float Pool (Varied Shifts)

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional and technical nursing staff. The role includes taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment.

You will stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and take on related duties as assigned. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays; read, write and speak English; and be enrolled in

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 Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 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 (issued by the AHA).

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and monitor patient status.
• 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

Basic medical terminology

Shift flexibility

English proficiency

CNA/LVN or nursing student

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

Current BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional and technical nursing staff. The role includes taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment.

You will stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and take on related duties as assigned. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays; read, write and speak English; and be enrolled in