PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Stepdown/DOU - La Jolla

divh2Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla/h2pScripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association. Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Were also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center./ppThis is a Full-Time (72 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./ppJoin 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:/pulliNearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years./liliScripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025./liliScripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications./liliBeckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care./liliWe 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./liliOur specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology./li/ulpScripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern Californias 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 Stepdown/DOU team of Patient Care Assistants 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./pulliAssists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment./liliAssists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician./liliSupports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties./li/ulpPreferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:/pulliCNA certification/liliOne-year patient related experience preferred/li/ulpRequired Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:/pulliOne year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider OR/liliCurrent enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant training from a recognized school OR/liliCurrent enrollment in an RN program with completion of the second semester, including nursing fundamentals./liliMust be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English./liliExcellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude./liliCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider/li/ulpAt Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nations Top 100 Places to Work. Youll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if youre open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. Position Pay Range: $25.48-$30.89/hour/p/div