PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Medical Acute 2 South - Encinitas - Nights

Scripps Health • Encinitas, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour night shifts (6:30pm - 7:00am) on various days and located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas in the Medical Acute 2 South unit. At Scripps Health, ambition is empowered and abilities are appreciated, with nearly a quarter of employees having been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025 and has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications, including Beckers Healthcare's 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. The organization offers transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables employees to thrive in their specific field and overall career. Scripps' specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and committed to providing exceptional patient care. In this role, you will be assisting patients with their activities of daily living, performing vital signs, and performing EKGs. This 32-bed unit primarily hosts medical, telemetry, and stroke patients. The team is looking for someone who can work efficiently and collaborate as a team.

Requirements

• One year of recent experience working under the license of an 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
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification
• Multiple patient care skills
• One-year acute care experience

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with their activities of daily living
• Perform vital signs
• Perform EKGs
• Provide excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team
• Assist patients with personal needs
• Collect data
• Ensure the patient has a safe, organized environment
• Assist with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician
• Support the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties

Benefits

• Benefit-eligible position
• Transitional and professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees