Patient Care Assistant — Float Between Orange & Irvine

University of California - Irvine Health; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Support

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in patient care. Primary duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit.

You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment, and perform routine clerical tasks as assigned. Ideal candidates have CNA/LVN certification or are in a nursing program, English proficiency, and current BLS certification; willingness to float between Orange and Irvine

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Nursing Assistants hired prior to May 20110 who did not possess certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) are not required to obtain it at this time

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

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Education

Nursing certification / CNA or LVN

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in patient care. Primary duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit.

You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment, and perform routine clerical tasks as assigned. Ideal candidates have CNA/LVN certification or are in a nursing program, English proficiency, and current BLS certification; willingness to float between Orange and Irvine