(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - IMU/PCU - 139709

#139709 (CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - IMU/PCU Filing Deadline: Tue 5/26/2026 Job Details Title: Nurse Aide SR Department: THORNTON IMU Pay Scale: $25.00 - $29.91 / Hour Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 90% Union: EX Contract Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday 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 transport, EKGs and inventory management. This position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment. Participates in a collaborative team environment, including training and evaluation of peers; scheduling of work; and assisting the administrative functions of the unit. Experiences 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 months of hire date. 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: $50,279 - $62,452 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $24.08 - $29.91 Vaccination Policy If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Life-support Certifications Applicable life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable. Environment Statements UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. EEO Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Misconduct means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Relevant UC policies include: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California San Diego