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Nursing Assistant-Medical/Surgical Telemetry - Irvine (5)-F/T, Night Shift

UCI Health, Irvine, CA, United States


Who We Are
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. It comprises the main campus, UCI Medical Center—a 459‑bed acute care hospital—and four additional hospitals, affiliated physicians, and ambulatory care centers across the region. UCI Health serves nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County. It has been listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.

Position Summary
The Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel by taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, maintaining a clean and safe unit environment, stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other duties as assigned.

Required 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

Ability to work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English

Certified Nurse Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least one clinical semester

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic manner

Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting

Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 as a condition of employment

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act compliance

E‑Verify

Pre‑placement health evaluation

Equal Opportunity
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 any other protected category covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

Work Authorization
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

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