PCA/Nurse Assistant - Green Hospital - Telemetry - Days

This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every 2 weeks) working 12-hour day shifts (6:30am - 7:00pm) and located at Scripps Green Hospital Telemetry/Definitive Observation unit


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:

• #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023
• #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
• #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

The ideal candidate will be someone who is ready to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment where teamwork is key to the success of the department. Here you will assist with daily living patient activities and ambulation after surgery. This role will require you to be on your feet and provide patient care while instilling a teamwork and family atmosphere.

The 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

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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/Certification:

• CNA certification
• Multiple patient care skills preferred
• Preferred one-year acute care experience