This is a full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour day shifts and located at Scripps Memorial HospitalEncinitas in the Medical Acute 1 North unit. 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!
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Scripps Memorial Encinitas Medical Acute 1 North is a 30-bed medical-surgical unit with telemetry patients. Our primary focus is medical patients but see a wide variety of patients ranging from cellulitis or sepsis to substance withdrawal.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. We are looking for someone who is looking to can work efficiently and collaborate as a team.
The duties of a Patient Care Assistant include:
Providing excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team
Assisting 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
Supporting the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties
#LI-MA1Required Qualifications:
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 Qualifications:
CNA certification
Multiple patient care skills preferred
Preferred one year acute care experience
Job: Clinical Support Organization: Scripps Encinitas Hospital Title: PCA/Nurse Assistant - Medical Acute 1 North - Encinitas - Days Location: Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS Requisition ID: 242005114