Nursing Assistant- 1W Oncology-Sharp Memorial Hospital-Day Shift-Full-Time

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

4d•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 care needs and contributing to overall unit functions. This position is at Sharp Memorial Hospital on the 1W Oncology unit and is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a 12/36-hour schedule and every-other-weekend requirements. On-call work is not required. This 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 states it is available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit and gives an internal posting period of 10/06/26 through 10/13/26. The role includes patient admissions, transfers, discharges, daily care, safety practices, and time management. The Nursing Assistant supports patients and families, completes documentation, communicates care concerns and changes in condition, and carries out assigned care within the scope of responsibilities and under licensed-nurse guidance. The listed hourly pay range is $25.810–$31.480, with a midpoint of $28.530.

Requirements

Current 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 join SEIU-UHW within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.
The posting is available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit.

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 and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific needs.
Prepare rooms for admissions; welcome and orient patients and families; inventory and track personal belongings; and prepare rooms for the next admission after discharge.
Transfer or transport patients to activities, therapies, and other departments safely and on time.
Enter directed orders related to equipment, supplies, and dietary needs, seeking clarification from the RN when needed; complete patient discharge 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 monitoring is initiated or discontinued.
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 scope of practice, incomplete work requiring follow-up, transfer plans, and discharge plans to appropriate staff.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policy, equipment safety procedures, and safe body mechanics; use available support equipment.
Identify and report patients at risk of injury, observed hazards, and unsafe practices; safeguard and properly store patient belongings.
Report personal injury within two hours and complete the ART and state claim forms.
Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing patterns; confirm understanding of new or changed assignments; coordinate with staff on use of resources; request assistance when needed; and notify the licensed nurse or supervisor when demands cannot be met.
Seek feedback from coworkers about completing work more efficiently.