Nursing Assistant - ED - Nights - FT - Orange

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

13d•Onsite

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, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. The role also assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and completing other related duties as assigned. The position is based in the Emergency Department in Orange, with floating between the Orange and Irvine locations as needed.

Requirements

Understanding of basic medical terminology.
Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed at least one clinical semester.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, issued by the American Heart Association.
Complete an approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Must be able to float between the Orange and Irvine locations as needed.
Must provide proof of work authorization.

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 professional and technical nursing personnel with other related duties as assigned.