Telemetry Nursing Assistant: Acute Care Support

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant at UCI Health supports professional nursing staff by taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment. You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and assist with other related duties.

English proficiency and BLS certification are required; CNA or LVN or current nursing student with clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (AHA).

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 related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Communication

Patient care

Education

CNA or LVN or nursing student with clinical 1 semester

Job description

The Nursing Assistant at UCI Health supports professional nursing staff by taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment. You will stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and assist with other related duties.

English proficiency and BLS certification are required; CNA or LVN or current nursing student with clinical experience is preferred.