PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Stepdown/Trauma - La Jolla

PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Stepdown/Trauma - La Jolla This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks) with a 12-hour DAY shift, on variable days of the week including holidays and weekends. 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 join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Established in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California's premier medical centers for more than 90 years. Scripps La Jolla was ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report U.S. News for the San Diego region and among the best in the nation in eight specialties. We invite you to join our highly engaged Stepdown/Trauma 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. QualificationsPreferred 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