PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Encinitas - Medical Acute 2 South - Nights

PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Encinitas

This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour night shifts (6:30pm - 7:00am) on various days and located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas in the Medical Acute 2 South unit. At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We 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. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. The ideal candidate will be someone 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 32 bed unit hosts primarily a patient population of medical, telemetry, and stroke patients. We are looking for someone who is looking to can work efficiently and collaborate as a team. The general 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 duties

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: One year of recent experience working under the license of an 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/Certifications: CNA certification Multiple patient care skills preferred Preferred one-year acute care experience

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

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Pay Range (USD)

25.48 - 30.89 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.