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

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support the continuum of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living, and transport patients and specimens as needed.

The role requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to prioritize demands. You may participate in performance improvement activities and cross-train to unit secretary tasks; experience with EPIC and hospital

Qualifications

• California CNA certificate required.
• BART or BLS at hire with plan to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Ability to observe deviations from normal in patients.
• Demonstrate UCSD Core Values: Quality, Caring, Integrity, Creativity, Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and activities of daily living.
• Transport patients, specimens, and blood products as needed.
• Monitor and report deviations, assist with basic procedures.
• Cross-train to Hospital Unit Secretary tasks and support admin functions.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Observation skills

Independent work

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

California CNA Certificate

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 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).