Nursing Assistant-1 West Oncology-Sharp Memorial Hospital-Night Shift-Full-Time

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role provides care that considers age-specific needs and contributes to overall unit functions. This position is at Sharp Memorial Hospital in the West Oncology unit and is a full-time night-shift role working 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on a 12-hour, 12/36 schedule. Weekend work is required every other weekend; on-call is not required. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW. Employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement. The internal posting period is October 6, 2026, through October 13, 2026, and the position is available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of September 30, 2027. The hourly pay range is $25.810–$31.480, with a midpoint of $28.530. The Nursing Assistant performs patient-care, admission, discharge, transfer, safety, and time-management duties within the scope of the role and under licensed-nurse guidance.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform baseline resident/patient care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Training comparable to a certified nursing assistant course.
One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or recent experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the interprofessional team to provide quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific needs.
Contribute to overall unit functions.
Prepare rooms for admissions and ensure rooms are ready for the next admission.
Welcome patients/residents and family members, orient them to the facility and room, and inventory and account for personal belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge.
Transport patients safely and on time to activities, therapies, and other departments.
Enter orders related to equipment, supplies, and dietary needs as directed by an RN, and seek clarification when needed.
Complete discharge-related tasks, including removing equipment and supplies and discharging the patient from IDX within the expected timeframe.
Complete and sign appropriate documentation accurately and on time, and provide and document daily care according to unit standards.
Follow telemetry processes in monitored units and collaborate with central telemetry when initiating or discontinuing monitoring.
Identify and communicate patient-care concerns and changes in condition; take rapid action in life-threatening situations and immediately notify the licensed nurse.
Communicate requests outside the role's scope, transfer or discharge plans, and incomplete work requiring follow-up to appropriate personnel.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, safety procedures, and hospital policies for managing patients in restraints.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patient safety and prevent personal injury.
Identify and communicate risks of injury to patients and others; label and safely store patient belongings.
Report personal injuries within two hours and complete ART and state claim forms; report hazards and unsafe practices.
Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing patterns, confirm understanding of new patient needs or assignment changes, and coordinate with staff on resource use.
Ask for assistance when needed, inform the licensed nurse or supervisor when demands cannot be met, and seek feedback on completing work efficiently.