(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - Surgical PCU - 142037

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

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves basic patient care, daily living activities, and patient transport, along with handling specimens and inventory within a collaborative team.

The position requires initiative, prioritization, and teamwork to assist administrative functions of the unit. Preferred qualifications include 1+ year CNA experience, psych/behavioral memory care exposure, knowledge

Qualifications

• Active California CNA license.
• BART or BLS at time of hire; commit to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Transport patients and assist with specimen and blood/blood products transport.
• Utilize equipment, manage supplies and inventory for the unit.
• Assist in training and evaluation of peers and scheduling of work.

Skills

BART/BLS at hire

Team collaboration

Observation of deviations

Education

California CNA license

Tools

Epic

UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems

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. 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.

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

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) or more years of CNA experience.
• Previous CNA experience in a psych, behavioral, or memory care facility.
• Previous acute care CNA or patient-care experience.
• Knowledge of Epic, UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems.
• Bilingual: Spanish/English.
• Medical terminology certificate.

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: $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).