Senior Nursing Assistant - Acute Care (CNA)

University-of-California,-Irvin; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick time

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

UCI Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and keeping the unit clean and safe. You will also help stock supplies and perform routine clerical tasks as assigned.

The role requires CNA certification or enrollment in a nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed, and the ability to work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) or enrolled in accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester completed.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in acute care.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• 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 other related duties.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Weekend/holidays availability

Communication skills

Patient care

Therapeutic communication

BLS Certification

Workplace violence training

Education

CNA certification or nursing program enrollment

Job description

UCI Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and keeping the unit clean and safe. You will also help stock supplies and perform routine clerical tasks as assigned.

The role requires CNA certification or enrollment in a nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed, and the ability to work weekends/holidays.