PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Neuro Stepdown - Mercy San Diego - Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team. Assists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment. Assists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician. Supports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties. We invite you to join our highly dedicated Neuro Stepdown team of Patient Care Assistants at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital.
Requirements
- One year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider OR current enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant training from a recognized school OR current enrollment in an RN program with completion of the second semester, including nursing fundamentals
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification
- At least 6 months of CNA experience
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living
- Collects data
- Ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment
- Assists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician
- Supports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties
Benefits
- Transitional and professional development programs
- Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026
- Ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications
- Ranked on Becker's Healthcare list of 150 top places to work in health care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
