Orthopedic Nursing Assistant – Acute Care

UC Irvine; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing routine patient care tasks, taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and helping maintain a clean and safe unit.

You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and assist with clerical duties while delivering compassionate care. A CNA or higher; BLS required; shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Must be Certified Nurses Assist., Licensed Vocational Nurse, or enrolled in accredited nursing prog. with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (must be issued by the AHA).
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by performing routine patient care tasks, taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and helping maintain a clean and safe unit.

You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and assist with clerical duties while delivering compassionate care. A CNA or higher; BLS required; shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays.