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

PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Medical Acute 2 South - Encinitas - NightsThis 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 teamAssists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environmentAssists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinicianSupports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation dutiesQualificationsRequired 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 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/Certifications:CNA certificationMultiple patient care skills preferredPreferred one-year acute care experienceScripps 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.