Per Diem Hospital Assistant-Float Pool Orange & Irvine-Night Shift

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the UCI Health Enterprise Float Pool, 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.

Requirements

Understanding of basic medical terminology
Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must be Certified Nurses Assist. or enrolled in accredited nursing prog. with completion of at least 1 clinical semester
Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting
Current BLS certification upon hire (must be issued by the AHA)
Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter
Basic Life Support(Required)
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistants hired prior to May 2010 who did not possess certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) are not required to obtain it at this time
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way