Sr. Nursing Aide - Per Diem - IMU/PCU - 141397

UC San Diego Health; 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 join Thornton's 2 East, a 26-bed inpatient unit specializing in ICU stepdown, medicine, cardiac, and heart failure. This night-shift role supports patient care, assists with ADLs, and coordinates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Under RN supervision, you will transport patients, handle specimens and blood products, perform EKGs, and participate in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Must be CNA certified.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• One year of recent acute care CNA experience, or currently enrolled in a registered nursing program.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff including nurses, technologists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and patients both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges and collaborate on solutions with a patient centered approach

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Patient transport, specimen and blood and blood products transport, EKGs and inventory management.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, such as chart audits.
• Utilize a variety of technical equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with the team for scheduling and administrative support of the unit.

Skills

CNA

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Observation of deviations

Prioritization

Education

BART or BLS certification

Job description

This position has been updated from a day shift to night shift position as of 9/18/26.

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, 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, EKG's 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. Explore and experience the passionate care of a diverse patient unit ranging from Intermediate Care down to Tele/Medsurg overflow.

Thornton's 2 East is a 26-bed inpatient unit which specializes in ICU stepdown, medicine, cardiac, and heart failure specialties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• One year of recent acute care CNA experience, or currently enrolled in a registered nursing program.
• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff including nurses, technologist, physicians, advanced practice providers, and patients both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges and collaborate on solutions with a patient centered approach

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual: Spanish/English.
• Previous acute care experience.
• IMU or PCU experience.
• Medical Terminology Certificate.
• PCIS, UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems.

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.
• Must be able to work variable hours, shifts, locations (Hillcrest & La Jolla) based on business needs.

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).