(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - Per Diem - Shiley - 141299

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

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role includes transporting patients, handling specimens, and assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities extend to performance improvement activities, chart audits, and cross-training toward Hospital Unit Secretary duties. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with flexibility for various hours and locations.

Qualifications

• California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months of hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.
• Demonstrate UCSD Core Values: Quality, Caring Integrity, Creativity, Teamwork.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Perform uncomplicated technical procedures and transport patients, specimens, and blood products.
• Assist with inventory management and cross-train to Hospital Unit Secretary role.
• Participate in team performance improvement activities and chart audits.
• Support collaboration, training of peers, scheduling, and administrative functions.

Skills

CNA certificate

BART/BLS at hire

Observe deviations

UCSD core values

Communication skills

Independence

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 environment, including: training and evaluation of peers; scheduling of work; and assisting the administrative functions of the unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.
• Demonstrate UCSD Core Values (Quality, Caring Integrity, Creativity, Teamwork).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate ideas for all levels of audiences.
• Be able to work independently and in a professional manner all the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in Pre Op and/or PACU setting.
• Front Desk experience.
• EPIC, UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; Medical Terminology Certificate.
• 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).