(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - Per Diem - CVC 4AB PCU - 142129

UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health is seeking a Sr. Nursing Aide (CNA) per diem at the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center (PCU 4AB). The role supports the continuum of care under RN supervision, performing basic care, ADLs, and EKGs, with chart audits and quality monitoring.

Responsibilities include patient transport, handling laboratory specimens, assisting with CPR during Code Blue, and training peers. Requires CA CNA certificate, BART or BLS, and ability to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California CNA Certificate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Perform uncomplicated technical procedures such as EKG and assist with basic medical records coding.
• Assist with patient transport, specimen delivery, and CPR during Code Blue; support unit administration and staffing.

Skills

CNA Certification

BART/BLS

Observation skills

Education

N/A

Tools

UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems

PCIS

Job description

Payroll Title: NURSE AID SR PD

Department: LJ SCVC 4AB PCU

Hiring Pay Scale: $33.22 / Hour

Worksite: Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

Filing Deadline: Wed 11/25/2026

#142129 (CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - Per Diem - CVC 4AB PCU

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, The CNA supports the continuum of care by providing basic care and assistance with daily activities of daily living. Performs uncomplicated technical procedures such as EKG. Participates in basic medical records coding and monitoring of quality assurance such as chart audits. Utilizes a variety of technical equipment and supplies. Provides basic patient inventory management.

Assists with patients transport to other units, and procedural areas. Delivers laboratory specimens to lab, and blood products to the unit. Assists with CPR during Code Blue. Cross trains to the role of Hospital Unit Secretary and Environmental Care Partner. The position requires initiative, ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment. Participates in team environment, including training and evaluation of peers, scheduling of work, and assisting with administrative function of unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid California CNA Certificate.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous acute care experience.
• Previous PCU experience.
• PCIS, UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology or certificate of medical terminology training.
• Bilingual: Spanish/English.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $69,363 - $69,363 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $33.22 - $33.22

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).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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