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

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Sr Nursing Aide for per diem night shifts at Jacobs Medical Center in the Thornton IMU. The role supports basic patient care under RN supervision on a 26-bed IMU/PCU unit, with a 12-hour night schedule and 20% appointment.

Candidates must be CNA, BART/BLS, and have acute care experience; bilingual abilities are a plus. A background check and pre-employment screening are required. This is a per diem, night-shift position within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain within six months.
• One year of recent acute care CNA experience or current enrollment in a registered nursing program.
• Ability to observe deviations from normal and respond appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff and patients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with empathy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Transport patients, manage specimens and blood products, perform EKGs, and assist with inventory.
• Participate in team training, scheduling, and administrative unit functions.
• Support care for a diverse patient unit from IMU to Tele/Medsurg overflow.

Skills

CNA

BART/BLS

Acute care CNA

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Payroll Title

NURSE AID SR PD

Department

THORNTON IMU

Hiring Pay Scale

$33.22 / Hour

Worksite

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Appointment Percent

20%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

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

Filing Deadline: Mon 9/28/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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

Description

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, 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).

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