Per Diem Nursing Assistant - MED/SURG TELEMETRY-IRV (5) - Days

Who We Are is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes,, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the onlybased in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatricand a nationally recognizedverified by the American Burn Association. Powered by, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Your Role on the Team 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. What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications:Understanding of basic medical terminologyMust be able to read, write and speak effectively in EnglishMust be able to work weekends and holidaysMust be Certified Nurses Assist. or enrolled in accredited nursing prog. with completion of at least 1 clinical semesterDemonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care settingNursing 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 timeDemonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic wayCurrent BLS certification upon hire (must be issued by the AHA)Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafterLicenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support(Required)Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization