Nursing Assistant- 3N Medical Neuroscience -Sharp Memorial Hospital-Day Shift-Part Time

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

14h

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, taking age-specific needs into consideration and contributing to overall unit functions. This part-time position is in the 3N Medical Neuroscience unit at Sharp Memorial Hospital. The schedule is a 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with an AWS requirement of 12/36 and work every other weekend. On-call work is not required. The role includes supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges; providing and documenting patient care within the scope of responsibilities; monitoring and communicating patient needs and condition changes; maintaining safety and infection-control practices; and prioritizing workload in coordination with the care team. 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 posting is available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit and is scheduled to be posted internally from 10/21/2026 through 10/28/2026, under a contract expiring 9/30/2027.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Knowledge of basic patient or resident care skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform baseline patient or resident care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Must be an existing member of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit for this posting.
Must join SEIU-UHW within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

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 deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific needs.
Contribute to overall unit functions.
Prepare rooms for admissions; greet and orient patients and family members; inventory and track personal belongings; and prepare rooms after discharge.
Transport patients safely and on time to activities, therapies, and other departments.
Enter directed orders related to equipment, supplies, and dietary needs, seeking clarification from the RN when needed; complete discharge-related system tasks and remove equipment and supplies after discharge.
Complete and sign appropriate documentation accurately and on time, and provide and document daily care according to unit standards.
In monitored units, follow telemetry processes and coordinate with central telemetry when starting or discontinuing monitoring.
Identify and communicate patient care concerns and condition changes; take rapid action in life-threatening situations and immediately notify the licensed nurse.
Communicate requests outside the scope of practice, transfer or discharge plans, incomplete work requiring follow-up, and workload concerns to appropriate personnel.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policy, equipment safety procedures, and safe body-mechanics practices.
Identify patients at risk of injury and maintain the safety of patient belongings.
Report personal injuries within two hours and complete required ART and state claim forms; report hazards and unsafe practices.
Prioritize workload based on patient needs and staffing, validate understanding of new or changed assignments, coordinate with staff on resource use, request assistance when needed, and seek feedback on work efficiency.