Location: San Diego,CA, USA
*This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour night shifts on various days and located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas in the Telemetry/Stepdown 2 West 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 2023Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 yearsThe Patient Care Assistant 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.The ideal candidate is someone who is team oriented and thrives in a collaborative work environment. This department is fast paced with higher acuity stepdown and telemetry patients. You will need to be able to communicate effectively and be able to critically think on the spot if there are vital signs that are abnormal. You will encounter frequent communication with nurses on the floor as you will be working with 3-4 nurses at a time, servicing up to 9 patients during a 12-hour shift. This team focuses on the overall patient experience and are unique in having 36 private beds on the unit.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 fundamentalsMust be able to speak, read and follow instruction in EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitudeAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providerPreferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:CNA certificationMultiple patient skillsOne year acute care experienceJob: *Clinical SupportOrganization: *Scripps Encinitas HospitalTitle: PCA/Nurse Assistant - Encinitas Telemetry/Stepdown 2 West - NightsLocation: Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITASRequisition ID: 242006072