Stepdown Nursing Assistant — Patient Care Champion

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health, part of the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in patient care, including taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

You will also stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) 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).

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs.
• Assisting patients with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintaining a clean and safe unit environment.
• Stocking unit supplies and operating hospital equipment as directed.
• Performing routine clerical tasks and other related duties.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

English communication

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Education

CNA or enrolled in accredited nursing program

Job description

UCI Health, part of the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in patient care, including taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment.

You will also stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.