Nursing Assistant - Acute Rehab - Days - FT - Irvine

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant supports professional and technical nursing personnel by performing duties and procedures directly related to patient care. Responsibilities include taking and recording vital signs, helping patients with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. The Nursing Assistant also stocks unit supplies, operates hospital equipment as directed, performs routine clerical tasks, and assists with other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant, or enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
• Current AHA-issued Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Completion of an approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Nursing Assistants hired before May 2010 who did not possess Nursing Assistant certification are not required to obtain it at this time.
• Must provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Patient care experience in an acute care setting.

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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Access to discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed