Oncology Nursing Assistant - Vital Signs & Patient Care

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in an acute care setting. You will take vital signs, assist with daily patient hygiene and elimination, and help maintain a clean, safe unit environment.

You will also stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks while supporting other duties as assigned. English proficiency and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic medical terminology

English proficiency

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or enrolled in accredited nursing program

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in an acute care setting. You will take vital signs, assist with daily patient hygiene and elimination, and help maintain a clean, safe unit environment.

You will also stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks while supporting other duties as assigned. English proficiency and BLS certification are required.