Nursing Assistant - Oncology - FT Day Shift

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and maintaining patient care standards in a busy hospital unit.

You will help stock supplies, operate hospital equipment, and perform clerical tasks as assigned. Prior acute care patient care experience and an active CNA or enrollment in a nursing program are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must read, write and speak English effectively.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or enrolled in accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester.
• Experience in patient care, preferably in an acute care setting.
• C.N.A. hired before May 2010 without current certification is acceptable.
• Ability to communicate therapeutically with patients.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (AHA).
• Approved workplace violence responder training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

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 assist with related duties.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Weekend/holidays availability

CNA enrollment/certification

Patient care experience

Therapeutic communication

BLS certification

Workplace violence training

Education

Nursing Assistant certification or enrolled in accredited nursing program

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

The Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures which are 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. Will assist with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be Certified Nurses Assist. or enrolled in accredited nursing prog. with completion of at least 1 clinical semester
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting
• Nursing Assistants hired prior to May 2010 who did not possess certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) are not required to obtain it at this time
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way
• Current BLS certification upon hire (must be issued by the AHA)
• Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (Required)
• Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter

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 our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following 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

*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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: 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