Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Program Specialist - Skilled Nursing Care

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Program Specialist - Skilled Nursing Care at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Program Specialist - Skilled Nursing Care

San Diego, CA

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Rady Children's nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.

It's not just caring about children that makes our nursing staff so special. It's the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children's is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region's only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.

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• Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
• Ensuring that our nursing team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
• Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
• Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.

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It's amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they're comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I've never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They're so dedicated and do such a great job.

Cheryle Pillow, Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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Match that increases with years of service

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Responsibilities

Job ID 18595

Date posted 03/26/2026

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Evening

Department Skilled Nursing Care

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Program Specialist provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks, as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care is provided in a quality environment to patients and families. Utilizes appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma, GED or foreign equivalent

Six months of experience

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Bernardy Center requires a current Certified Nursing Assistant certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience

Pediatric experience in an inpatient, outpatient, or long term care setting

Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, experience with data entry and knowledge of clinical computer systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

The current salary range for this position is $21.00 to $28.88

Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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