PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Encinitas Telemetry/Stepdown 2 West - Nights

Scripps Health • Encinitas, SC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant 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.

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
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider

Nice To Haves

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed