PD Nursing Assistant - Surgical ICU - Nights
University of California, Irvine – Orange County, CA
Overview:
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
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.
Qualifications:
- 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 work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English
- Must be Certified Nurses Assist., Licensed Vocational Nurse, or enrolled in accredited nursing prog. with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.
- Demonstrates the 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)
Licenses and Certifications:
BLS
Conditions of Employment:
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
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine 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.
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.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at ***@uci.edu or at (phone number removed), Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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