What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA/Nurse Assistant - Surgical Acute - Chula Vista position at Scripps Health?
This is a Full-Time position (72 hours per pay period), with a 12-hour NIGHT shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover health & wellness, career development, and retirement options among other benefits.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work. You will be part of a site-based Float Pool of Patient Care Assistants for both Mercy San Diego and Mercy Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is in the heart of Hillcrest and is the only Catholic medical center and largest teaching hospital in the region. Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is located in the county's fastest-growing community with the utmost care and consideration.
You will thrive in an environment where team members are engaged and committed to providing excellent care and making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates So, if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
- #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023
- #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023
- #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years
As a Patient Care Assistant, you will;
- 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, and ensures 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.
Preferred:
- CNA certification preferred.
- Multiple patient care skills preferred.
- One-year acute care experience preferred.
Required:
- 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
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD): 24.46 - Maximum Rate (USD): 29.84
