PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Bone Marrow Transplant - Green Hospital - Days

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant/Nurse Assistant works in the Bone Marrow Transplant department at Scripps Green Hospital in Torrey Pines. This benefit-eligible, full-time position is 72 hours every two weeks on 12-hour day shifts. The unit has 24 beds and typically cares for an average of 15–18 patients; the assistant is assigned an average of eight patients per day. The role supports daily patient care, including routinely checking vital signs and ambulating patients. Careful attention to infection control is important because patients are immunosuppressed. The assistant provides compassionate, patient-focused service and works as a member of the clinical care team under the direction of a clinician.

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.
Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and 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 of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.
Assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living.
Collect patient data and help ensure patients have a safe, organized environment.
Assist with patient care within the permitted scope and under the direction of a clinician.
Routinely check vital signs and ambulate patients.
Maintain careful attention to infection control.
Support the unit with patient logistics, clerical work, equipment and supply tasks, and charge reconciliation duties.