PCA/Nurse Assistant - Encinitas - Medical Acute 2 North - Days

Description

This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every 2 weeks) working 12 hour day shifts on varied days of the week, including weekends and holiday rotation, and located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Medical Acute 2 North unit.

Fortune Magazine recently named Scripps Encinitas as a Top 100 Hospital in the nation in the medium community hospitals category - the only hospital in Southern California to make this prestigious list!

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 join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE :

5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023

78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care

95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

The Medical Acute 2 North team is seeking a Patient Care Assistant who is self-motivated and committed to providing exceptional patient care.

In this role you will be assisting patients with their activities of daily living, performing vital signs, and performing EKGs.

This 37 bed unit primarily hosts a post-operative patient population with medical overflow. We are looking for someone who can work efficiently and collaborate as a team.

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

Qualifications

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.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider

Preferred Education / Experience / Specialized Skills / Certification :

• One (1) year of acute care experience
• Multiple patient care skills
• C.N.A. Certification

Job : Clinical Support Primary Location : Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS Work Locations : SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS 354 SANTA FE DRIVE ENCINITAS 92024 Organization : Scripps Encinitas Hospital Job Posting : Sep 23, 2024, 11 : 18 : 18 PM Benefit Status : FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD) : 23.

46 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 29.25 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs.

Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only.

A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity / expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.