PCA/Nurse Assistant – Encinitas – ICU – Nights

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 HospitalEncinitas in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 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?

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The ideal candidate will be someone who is very eager to learn and work in a highly collaborative and fast paced environment. You’ll have an opportunity to support the Intensive Care Unit by assisting our nurses with bed turns, procedures, answering call bells as well as assisting patients with activities of daily living.

The 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.

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
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

CNA certification
Multiple patient skills
One year acute care experience

Job: Clinical Support

Organization: Scripps Encinitas Hospital

Title: PCA/Nurse Assistant – Encinitas – ICU – Nights

Location: Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS

Requisition ID: 242006707