Nursing Assistant-Support Services-Sharp Memorial Hospital-Night Shift-Full-Time

3M HEALTHCARE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a dedicated care teammate to collaboratively deliver high-quality patient care under licensed nurse supervision. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care and active participation in unit functions.

Requirements include AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals, with a preference for a High School Diploma or CNA training and 1 year of geriatric or acute care experience. Union membership applies under the CBA terms.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS Healthcare certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA course preferred.
• 1 year of geriatric or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up room for new admissions with supplies.
• Greets patients and orients to the facility.
• Documents patient belongings and inventories at admission.
• Transports patients to activities and other departments.
• Enter orders related to equipment and dietary needs as directed (RN guidance).
• Discharge planning and room prep for next admission.
• Provide daily patient care within scope and document it.
• Monitor telemetry and collaborate with central telemetry when needed.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the team.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control policies.

Skills

AHA BLS

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

CNA training

Job description

Hours: Shift Start Time: 7 PM; Shift End Time: 7:30 AM; AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift; Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed; On-Call Required: No; Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $25.000 - $27.640 - $30.490

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

What You Will Do

Collaborates with the interprofessional team in the delivery of quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Delivers care with consideration to age‑specific needs and contributes to overall unit functions.

Required Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) – American Heart Association – REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; comparable certified nursing assistant course
• 1 year recent experience in a geriatric setting or an acute care hospital

Essential Functions

Admissions, Discharge, and Transfer Responsibilities

• Ensures complete room set up for new admission (bedpan, urine container, tissue paper, basin, fresh water, etc.)
• Meets and greets new patient/resident and family members on admission to unit
• Orients patient/resident and family to the facility/room
• Inventories and documents patient’s personal belongings on inventory sheet upon admission and updates as needed
• Accounts for patient’s belongings during transfer and discharge process
• Transfers/transports patient to activities, therapies and other departments on time and in a safe manner
• As directed by RN, appropriately enters orders related to equipment, supplies and dietary needs; seeks RN clarification when needed to ensure accuracy
• Discharges patient from IDX within expected timeframe of patient leaving unit
• Removes all patient’s equipment and supplies upon discharge
• Ensures room preparations set-up for next admission

Patient Care Activities

• Completes and signs appropriate documents accurately and timely
• Provides patient care within scope of responsibilities
• Provides and documents daily care of patient per unit standards
• In monitored units, follows telemetry process and collaborates with central telemetry for initiating/discontinuing monitoring
• Identifies and communicates new resident/patient care issues/concerns
• Communicates changes in patients/residents condition
• Takes rapid action in life‑threatening situations and immediately notifies the licensed nurse
• Communicates or questions requests outside of scope of practice to appropriate personnel
• Communicates plans to transfer patients/residents to other departments or discharge to home
• Communicates incomplete work requiring follow‑up before the end of shift to licensed nurse

Safety

• Complies with universal precautions and hospital infection control policies
• Uses proper body mechanics and available support equipment to ensure patient’s safety and avoid personal injury
• Identifies and communicates patients who are at risk for injury to self and others
• Complies with hospital policy in management of patients in restraints
• Labels/stores, ensures safety of patient’s belongings (hearing aids, glasses, dentures)
• Reports personal injury within two hours after incident happened and completes the ART and state claim forms
• Follows safety procedures required for equipment use
• Reports observed hazards and unsafe practice

Time Management

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload in accordance with patient’s needs and staffing patterns, as appropriate
• Validates understanding of new patient needs or changes assignment
• Communicates with other staff to develop plan for best use of resources
• Asks for assistance to get workload done/completed
• Reports to license nurse or supervisor when unable to respond to number of current demands
• Seeks feedback from co‑workers about strategy to complete work more efficiently

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills; effective interpersonal skills; ability to perform all baseline resident/patient care skills under guidance of licensed nurse; fluent written and spoken English.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.