Nursing Assistant - Acute Rehab - Days - FT
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Aiding in hygiene and elimination assistance
- Maintaining a clean and safe unit environment
- Stocking unit supplies
- Operating hospital equipment as directed
- Performing routine clerical tasks
- Assisting with other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- Certified Nurses Assistant (C.N.A.) or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way
- 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
- Ability to work weekends and holidays
Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- 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
- Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English
- Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way
- 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
- Ability to work weekends and holidays
Skills
Skills required for this role include:
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- Current BLS certification
- Approved workplace violence responder training program
- Ability to work weekends and holidays
Benefits
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Pay
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Schedule
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Total Rewards
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.