PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Green Hospital - Telemetry/Stepdown - Days

Scripps Health • La Jolla, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: 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 Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certifications: : CNA certification Multiple patient care skills preferred Preferred one-year acute care experience This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every 2 weeks) working 12-hour day shifts (6\:30am - 7\:00pm) and located at Scripps Green Hospital Telemetry/Stepdown unit. At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our 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 someone who is ready to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment where teamwork is key to the success of the department. Here you will assist with daily living patient activities and ambulation after surgery. This role will require you to be on your feet and provide patient care while instilling a teamwork and family atmosphere. The duties of the Patient Care Assistant include: 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 #LI-JS1

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 preferred
• Preferred one-year acute care experience

Responsibilities

• 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

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