Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical - FT Night

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Orange, California

Posted Oct 27

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Med-Surg
License: 6 months Acute care, psych or completion of 1st semester of Registered Nurse Academic Program or Nurse Assistant equivalent education.
Term: Permanent

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License: 6 months Acute care, psych or completion of 1st semester of Registered Nurse Academic Program or Nurse Assistant equivalent education.
Certification: Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Experience: 9 months of experience
Also asks: Why Join Providence?
Also asks: Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts. St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence.

Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U. S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women’s Choice Award in multiple categories of women’s care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Nursing Assistant will provide routine direct patient care within specific unit policies and procedures, report pertinent information to the Registered Nurse and respond to patient care needs. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

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Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 6 months Acute care, psych or completion of 1st semester of Registered Nurse Academic Program or Nurse Assistant equivalent education.

Preferred Qualifications

9 months of experience Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Orange, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $2,327/mo
Household income: $117,113/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Orange, CA

NeighborhoodsOld Towne Orange stands out as the city's historic core, centered on the downtown Circle with preserved Craftsman and early-twentieth-century homes, walkable storefronts, and tree-lined streets. The surrounding campus district around Chapman University offers lively, high-demand residential pockets popular with students and professionals. Further east toward the foothills, residential tracts provide suburban neighborhoods with newer housing pockets and direct access to regional parklands.

Old Towne Orange stands out as the city's historic core, centered on the downtown Circle with preserved Craftsman and early-twentieth-century homes, walkable storefronts, and tree-lined streets. The surrounding campus district around Chapman University offers lively, high-demand residential pockets popular with students and professionals.

Further east toward the foothills, residential tracts provide suburban neighborhoods with newer housing pockets and direct access to regional parklands.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: onyxhomes.com

Getting aroundOrange occupies a strategic North Orange County transit junction with direct access to Interstate 5, State Route 91, and the State Route 241 toll road. This highway network provides vital connectivity for clinicians commuting across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire. However, North Orange County traffic is notoriously heavy, making daytime highway congestion and slow rush-hour transit an unavoidable daily reality.

Orange occupies a strategic North Orange County transit junction with direct access to Interstate 5, State Route 91, and the State Route 241 toll road. This highway network provides vital connectivity for clinicians commuting across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.

However, North Orange County traffic is notoriously heavy, making daytime highway congestion and slow rush-hour transit an unavoidable daily reality.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: onyxhomes.com Source 2: shepherdrealestateteam.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major draw, anchored by the roughly 500-acre Irvine Regional Park, which features wooded trails, a recreational lake with paddle boats, sports areas, and the OC Zoo. Hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers frequent the scenic loop trails at Peters Canyon Regional Park, while Santiago Oaks Regional Park provides foothill trails designed for hiking, biking, and equestrian riding.

Outdoor recreation is a major draw, anchored by the roughly 500-acre Irvine Regional Park, which features wooded trails, a recreational lake with paddle boats, sports areas, and the OC Zoo. Hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers frequent the scenic loop trails at Peters Canyon Regional Park, while Santiago Oaks Regional Park provides foothill trails designed for hiking, biking, and equestrian riding.

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For healthcare professionals relocating to Southern California, Orange offers a compelling mix of historic charm, central connectivity, and immediate access to nature. The focal point of the city is Old Towne Orange and 'the Circle,' where preserved Craftsman homes, independent cafes, and neighborhood gathering spots foster an authentic, pedestrian-friendly environment rare in North Orange County. Chapman University contributes collegiate arts and energy, while outdoor enthusiasts can escape to the 500-acre Irvine Regional Park, Santiago Oaks, or Peters Canyon for hiking and mountain biking within minutes. Centrally positioned with access to Interstate 5, State Route 91, and the 241 toll road, Orange offers viable commuting routes across major medical facilities in Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire. However, North OC daytime freeway traffic is an everyday challenge, and the housing supply is primarily composed of older homes that require careful physical inspection. For nurses seeking historic character, community connection, and abundant green space, Orange remains a standout Southern California base.

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