Mid Level Geriatric Nursing Assistant Jobs
Mid level geriatric nursing assistant jobs go to professionals ready to take full ownership of resident care plans, guide newer aides through daily clinical routines, and make real-time patient decisions with minimal supervisor direction. Openings are concentrated in on-site care settings across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like The University of Kansas Health System, Virginia Commonwealth University, and UC San Diego Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Department of Medicine at University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care is actively recruiting for a full-time geriatrics-trained physician to practice in the San Diego, CA area. We seek an individual who is willing to work in a wide range of clinical programs in our growing geriatrics program. We provide clinical care in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Position will cover various clinical settings as needed but is designed as a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role. UC San Diego Health offers a superb benefits package and excellent opportunities for teaching and pursuing other academic interests.
The Department is seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. California medicine license/eligibility and board certification/eligibility in geriatrics required. The ideal candidate should have five or more years of geriatrics medicine experience in a variety of clinical care settings; clinical teaching; scholarship and institutional/committee service are preferred. Minimum basic qualification: must be board certified or board eligible in geriatrics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Cover various clinical settings as needed
- Engage in teaching and academic interests
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
- Valid California Medical License/DEA
- Board-Certified or Board-eligible in geriatric medicine required
- Experience caring for geriatric patients, ideally five or more years
- Strong track record in clinical care and collaborating across disciplines
- Experience and ability to teach medical students and trainees
- Demonstrated commitment to maintain the highest standards of clinical care, teaching, and professional activities, and to develop a climate that supports equality and diversity
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Pay Scale: $260,000 - $300,000 / Year
- Annual Full Pay Range: $0 - $0 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
- Hourly Equivalent: $0.00 - $0.00
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
LOCATION
La Jolla
9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States
EEO STATEMENT
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Details
Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Filing Deadline: Mon 11/9/2026
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Medicine at University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care is actively recruiting for a full-time geriatrics-trained physician to practice in the San Diego, CA area. We seek an individual who is willing to work in a wide range of clinical programs in our growing geriatrics program. We provide clinical care in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Position will cover various clinical settings as needed but is designed as a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role. UC San Diego Health offers a superb benefits package and excellent opportunities for teaching and pursuing other academic interests.
The Department is seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. California medicine license/eligibility and board certification/eligibility in geriatrics required. The ideal candidate should have five or more years of geriatrics medicine experience in a variety of clinical care settings; clinical teaching; scholarship and institutional/committee service are preferred. Minimum basic qualification: must be board certified or board eligible in geriatrics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Cover various clinical settings as needed
- Engage in teaching and academic interests
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
- Valid California Medical License/DEA
- Board-Certified or Board-eligible in geriatric medicine required
- Experience caring for geriatric patients, ideally five or more years
- Strong track record in clinical care and collaborating across disciplines
- Experience and ability to teach medical students and trainees
- Demonstrated commitment to maintain the highest standards of clinical care, teaching, and professional activities, and to develop a climate that supports equality and diversity
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Pay Scale: $260,000 - $300,000 / Year
- Annual Full Pay Range: $0 - $0 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
- Hourly Equivalent: $0.00 - $0.00
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
LOCATION
La Jolla
9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States
EEO STATEMENT
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Details
Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Filing Deadline: Mon 11/9/2026
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Mid Level Geriatric Nursing Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level geriatric nursing assistant job?
Position yourself by leading with concrete examples of independent patient care, documentation accuracy, and any informal mentoring you have done with junior aides. Highlight familiarity with electronic health records, dementia care protocols, and fall prevention procedures. Employers at this level want to see that you work confidently without constant supervision, so frame your resume around outcomes and ownership rather than tasks completed.
Which companies hire mid level geriatric nursing assistants?
Companies hiring mid level geriatric nursing assistants right now include The University of Kansas Health System, Virginia Commonwealth University, and UC San Diego Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is led by skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, long-term care networks, and regional hospital systems that need experienced aides who can sustain quality care with limited oversight.
Are there remote mid level geriatric nursing assistant jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly hands-on and facility-based. About 0% of mid level geriatric nursing assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, patient education support, or administrative scheduling rather than direct bedside care. If location flexibility matters to you, filter listings by work setting when searching.
How do I move up to a mid level geriatric nursing assistant role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means building consistent depth across the core competencies: safe patient handling, vital sign monitoring, infection control, and effective communication with nurses and families. Take on harder assignments, volunteer to train new hires, and document your impact in performance reviews. Earning specialty certificates in dementia care or palliative support demonstrates the clinical seriousness employers expect at this stage.
Which industries hire the most mid level geriatric nursing assistants?
Mid Level geriatric nursing assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they serve high volumes of older adults who require consistent, experienced daily care rather than entry-level assistance.