PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Surgical Acute Neuro Ortho Spine - La Jolla

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks) with a 12-hour DAY shift, on variable days of the week including holidays and weekends. Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. We invite you to join our highly engaged Surgical Acute team of Patient Care Assistant’s and be a key member of an outstanding clinical care team. 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.

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
One-year patient related experience preferred

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