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

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

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, considering age-specific needs and contributing to overall unit functions. This part-time position is on the 3N Medical Neuroscience unit at Sharp Memorial Hospital. The day shift runs from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a 12-hour shift schedule of 12 hours per 36-hour work period. Weekend work is required every other weekend, and on-call work is not required. The role includes assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges; providing and documenting patient care; communicating changes or concerns to licensed nurses; following safety and infection-control practices; and prioritizing work according to patient needs and staffing. 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 or qualifying contributor for the duration of the agreement. The posting is limited to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit and is posted internally from 10/19/26 to 10/26/26. The stated contract expiration date is 9/30/2027.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (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 resident or patient care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
Fluent 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 deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific care needs.
Prepare rooms for admissions, greet and orient patients and families, and inventory and document patient belongings.
Account for patient belongings during transfers and discharges, transport patients safely and on time, and prepare rooms for the next admission.
Enter equipment, supply, and dietary orders as directed by an RN, seeking clarification when necessary, and discharge patients from IDX within the expected timeframe.
Complete and sign appropriate documentation accurately and promptly, 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 or changes in condition; take prompt action in life-threatening situations and immediately notify the licensed nurse.
Communicate requests outside the scope of practice, transfer or discharge plans, and incomplete work requiring follow-up to appropriate staff.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policies, and equipment safety procedures.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patients and prevent personal injury; identify patients at risk of injury and maintain the safety of belongings.
Report personal injuries within two hours and complete ART and state claim forms; report observed hazards and unsafe practices.
Prioritize workload based on patient needs and staffing, validate understanding of new patient needs or assignment changes, coordinate resources with staff, ask for assistance, and report when demands cannot be met.