CNA: Dynamic Patient Care & Team Support

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves basic patient care, daily living activities, and patient transport, along with handling specimens and inventory within a collaborative team.

The position requires initiative, prioritization, and teamwork to assist administrative functions of the unit. Preferred qualifications include 1+ year CNA experience, psych/behavioral memory care exposure, knowledge

Qualifications

• Active California CNA license.
• BART or BLS at time of hire; commit to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Transport patients and assist with specimen and blood/blood products transport.
• Utilize equipment, manage supplies and inventory for the unit.
• Assist in training and evaluation of peers and scheduling of work.

Skills

BART/BLS at hire

Team collaboration

Observation of deviations

Education

California CNA license

Tools

Epic

UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves basic patient care, daily living activities, and patient transport, along with handling specimens and inventory within a collaborative team.

The position requires initiative, prioritization, and teamwork to assist administrative functions of the unit. Preferred qualifications include 1+ year CNA experience, psych/behavioral memory care exposure, knowledge