PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Neuro/Ortho/Spine Surgical Acute - La Jolla - Nights

*This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks), position with 12-hour NIGHT shift schedule on variable days of the week which includes rotating weekends and holidays. *

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Position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

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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.

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Why Scripps?

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At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

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• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
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• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
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• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
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• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
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• 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.
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• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
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We invite you to join our highly engaged Neuro | Ortho | Spine | Surgical Acute team of Patient Care Assistant’s and be a key member of an outstanding clinical care team.

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The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.

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• Assists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment.
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• Assists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician.
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• Supports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.
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Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

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• CNA certification
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• One-year patient related experience preferred
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

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• One year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider OR
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• Current enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant training from a recognized school OR
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• Current enrollment in an RN program with completion of the second semester, including nursing fundamentals.
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• Must be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English.
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• Excellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude.
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• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider
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Job: *Clinical Support

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Organization: *Scripps La Jolla Hospital

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Title: PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Neuro/Ortho/Spine Surgical Acute - La Jolla - Nights

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Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

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Requisition ID: 252004680