(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - 7 East Med/Surg - 141426

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego is seeking an experienced CNA to support the 7 East Medical-Surgical unit at Hillcrest. Under the supervision of an RN, you will provide basic patient care, assist with daily living activities, transport supplies and specimens, and help manage inventory.

You will join a collaborative team, participate in training and performance improvements, and cross-train for HUSC and COA roles while ensuring patient safety and well-being throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Active California CNA license.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to different work environments and patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform uncomplicated technical procedures.
• Assist with patient transport, specimen and blood transport, and inventory management.
• Participate in performance improvement activities such as chart audits.
• Cross-train for Hospital Unit Secretary and Continuous Observation Attendant roles.
• Regularly function as a patient sitter and monitor patients’ wellbeing and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Observation skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Documentation & timeliness

Education

California CNA license

Tools

Epic

UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems

Job description

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the CNA supports the continuum of care by providing basic patient care and assistance with activities of daily living. Performs uncomplicated technical procedures. Participates in performance improvement activities, such as chart audits. Utilizes a variety of technical equipment and supplies. Provides basic patient care support: patient transport, specimen and blood, blood products transport, and inventory management. This position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.

The CNA participates in a collaborative team environment, including training and evaluation of peers, scheduling of work, and assisting the administrative functions of the unit. Will cross-train for the roles of Hospital Unit Secretary (HUSC) and Continuous Observation Attendant (COA). Regularly functions as a patient sitter and observes and monitors patients to ensure their well-being and safety.

7 East is a 14-bed Medical-Surgical unit located at UC San Diego Health's Hillcrest campus, near downtown San Diego. This secured unit provides specialized care for patients with both medical and behavioral health needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Active California CNA license.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to different work environments and patient populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous acute care CNA or other direct patient-care experience.
• Previous CNA experience in a psych, behavioral, or memory care facility.
• Knowledge of Epic, UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Bilingual: Spanish/English.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,395 - $73,143 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.53 - $35.03

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).