Senior Hospital Assistant

Senior Hospital Assistant

Job Description & Salary Range

UC Title: Senior Hospital Assistant

Position Number: 10005222

Reports to: Administrative Nurse IV

Working Title: Nursing Assistant

Cost Center: Burn ICU (6070)

Bargaining Unit: EX

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Code: 8904

Date Created: 09/30/2016

Shift: Day Shift

Hours: 30.00

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.

Salary Range:

Rate Minimum $17.31 Midpoint $18.84 Maximum $20.37

Required Qualifications:

Basic Life Support

Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way

Must be Certified Nurses Assist., Licensed Vocational Nurse, or enrolled in accredited nursing prog. with completion of at least 1 clinical semester. Completed course to include a min. of: physical assessments, therapeutic communication, comfort care, ADL, vital signs & fluid mgt

Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English

Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

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

Understanding of basic medical terminology

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.

To apply, visit http://careers.ucirvinehealth.org/jobs/2642682-nursing-assistant-burn-icu-day-shift-30-hours

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