Certified Nursing Assistant SR-Surgical-Fulltime-Fountain Valley-Nights University of California, Irvine - 4.0 Fountain Valley, CA Job Details Full-time $26.53 - $31.69 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Qualifications BLS Certification English Medical terminology

Full Job Description Overview:

UCI Health 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 UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, 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 only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, 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.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position. %Effort PNT_CARE Accurately measures and records vital signs. Recognizes critical deviations in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required 25% PNT_CARE Assists with patient care activities as directed by the RN, including specimen collection, turning & positioning, and patient transportation 20% PNT_CARE Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment. 25% CLIN_Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making 20% PNT_CARE Receives, accurately inventories, and sends patient belongings when appropriate. Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT) Quality Controls per standards as required. 10% Total Effort 100.00%

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Understanding of basic medical terminology Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English Must be able to work weekends and holidays Must be Certified Nurses Assist. or enrolled in accredited nursing prog. with completion of at least 1 clinical semester Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting 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 Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way 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

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support(Required) Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility Sitting:

5% of time

Standing:

40% of time

Walking:

55% of time Agility ( F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never )

Balancing:

N Bending:

O Climbing:

N Crawling:

N Crouching:

O Kneeling:

O Turning:

F Twisting:

F Strength Carrying:

Up to 25

Pounds Lifting:

Up to 50

Pounds Pulling:

Up to 100

Pounds Pushing:

Up to 100

Pounds Safety Equipment Gloves:

Required Mask:

Required Scrubs:

Required Dexterity ( F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Fingering:

O Handling:

F Reaching:

F 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, 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:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.