(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - Per Diem - Medicine PCU - 142009

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, patient transport, specimen handling, and inventory management, and you may cross-train as a Hospital Unit Secretary.

Required to work in a team, prioritize demands, and participate in performance improvement activities such as chart audits. An active CA CNA license is required.

Qualifications

• Active California CNA license.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• One (1+) or more years of CNA experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Perform uncomplicated technical procedures and transport patients, specimens, and blood products.
• Support inventory management and equipment usage; cross-train to Hospital Unit Secretary role.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, such as chart audits.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and assist administrative functions of the unit.

Skills

CNA license

BART/BLS

1+ CNA experience

Observation of deviations

Job description

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 and blood products transport, and inventory management. Cross trains to the role of Hospital Unit Secretary.

This position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands, and the ability to work in a team environment. Participates in collaborative team environments, including training and evaluating peers, scheduling work, and assisting the administrative functions of the unit.

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.
• One (1+) or more years of CNA experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2+) or more years of CNA experience in an acute care setting.
• CNA experience in a psych, behavioral, or memory care facility.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 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).