PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Float Pool - Encinitas - Nights (Part Time)
About The Position
This is a benefit-eligible, part-time position (48 hours every 2 weeks) working 12-hour night shifts and located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Site-Based Float Pool. Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025, consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace. They offer transitional and professional development programs. Their specialties are nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. The Float Pool Team of Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) provides excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team. PCAs assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collect data, and ensure a safe, organized environment. They assist with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician, supporting the unit with patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties. The ideal candidate will gain exposure to up to 7 different departments in a float pool environment, working with diverse patient populations. Patient ratios range from 7:1 to 8:1. Primary tasks include working as a sitter in patient care and assisting 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
- Provide excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team
- Assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living
- Collects data
- Ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment
- Assist 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
- Working as a sitter in patient care
- Working on the floor to assist patients with walking, washing, and assorted needs while providing exceptional patient care
Benefits
- Benefit-eligible
- Transitional and professional development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
