(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - SCVC 3B PCU - 135876

Sulpizio 3B PCU (Scvc 3B) | Progressive Care Unit

The Certified Nursing Assistant delivers direct hands-on care to critically ill cardiology patients in our 15-bed Progressive Care Unit. Working in a clinic-style setting, the role includes:

• Monitoring patients following advanced cardiology procedures (e.g., angioplasty, pacemaker placement, CABG, vascular revascularization, balloon pulmonary angioplasty).
• Reinforcing individualized care plans developed by the healthcare team under physician guidance focused on mobility and cleanliness.
• Encouraging self-care and treatment adherence among patients and families.
• Managing and organizing unit equipment and supplies to ensure readiness.
• Maintaining a CNA-to-patient ratio of 1:8.

Under RN supervision, the CNA supports the care continuum by providing basic patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and performing uncomplicated technical tasks.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participating in performance-improvement efforts like chart and room audits.
• Utilizing various medical equipment and maintaining inventory.
• Transporting patients, lab specimens, blood products, and supplies.
• Assisting in decedent affairs.
• Cross-training as a Hospital Unit Secretary.
• Performing CPR during resuscitation.

This role demands strong initiative, effective prioritization, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities also include peer training and evaluation, assisting with schedule planning, and supporting unit administrative tasks.

• Must possess a valid California CNA Certificate.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Experience with performing 12 lead ECG.

• Experience with performing Bladder Scans.

• Demonstrated ability to observe deviations from normal.

• Two years of recent acute care CNA experience in Progressive Care.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent communication skills in both verbal, written and non-verbal.

• Knowledge of EPIC, UCSD Paging System.
• Medical Terminology Certificate.
• Bilingual (Any language).

• Must be able to work variable hours, shifts, locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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