PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Trauma Observation - Mercy San Diego - Nights
Scripps Health•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is a key member of the clinical care team on the Trauma Observation unit at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (Hillcrest). The PCA provides excellent service to patients by assisting with personal needs and activities of daily living, collecting data, and ensuring patients have a safe, organized environment. The PCA assists with patient care within the permitted scope and under the direction of a clinician, and supports the unit with patient logistics, clerical duties, equipment and supply tasks, and charge reconciliation.
Requirements
- One year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider; or current enrollment in 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 instructions 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.
- Preferred one-year acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living.
- Collect patient data.
- Ensure patients have a safe, organized environment.
- Assist with patient care within the permitted scope and under the direction of a clinician.
- Support the unit with patient logistics, clerical duties, equipment and supply tasks, and charge reconciliation.
Benefits
- Transitional and professional development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
