PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Encinitas - Float Pool - Nights
About The Position
Join Our Float Pool Team of Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) where you will provide excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team. PCAs assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment. They assist with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician and supports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties. The ideal candidate will be someone who is eager to gain exposure to up to 7 different departments in a float pool environment. Here you will have a unique opportunity to work with individuals in different department atmospheres with differing patient populations. Patient ratios range from 7:1 to 8:1. Primary assigned tasks will include working as a sitter in patient care and working on the floor to assist patients with walking, washing, and assorted needs while providing exceptional patient care. The Scripps culture promotes a positive work environment and highly collaborative work ethic.
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
- One (1) year of acute care experience
- Multiple patient care skills
- CNA Certification
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living
- Collect data
- Ensure the patient has a safe, organized environment
- Assist with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician
- Support the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties
- Work as a sitter in patient care
- Assist patients with walking, washing, and assorted needs while providing exceptional patient care
Benefits
- Benefit-eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
