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

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Assistant, Nurse Assistant, Surgical Acute Neuro Ortho Spine, 12-Hour Shift, Activities of Daily Living, Data Collection, Patient Safety, Clerical Duties, Charge Reconciliation, CNA Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS), Interpersonal Skills, Service Aptitude

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

This is a Full-Time (60 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks) position on a 12-hour DAY shift schedule working variable days of the week including weekends and holidays. Position is 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. Why Scripps? 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. Becker's 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. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California’s premier medical centers for more than 90 years and has been consistently recognized for quality patient care and the first hospital in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association for excellence in patient care. We invite you to join our highly engaged Surgical Acute Neuro Ortho Spine 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. Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: CNA certification One-year patient related experience preferred Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: 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

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant provides excellent service by assisting patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collecting data, and ensuring a safe environment under the direction of a clinician. This role also supports the unit with logistics, clerical tasks, equipment management, and charge reconciliation duties.