PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Green Hospital - Surgical Acute - Nights
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working 12-hour night shifts and located at Scripps Green Hospital, Surgical Acute unit.
Job description
Join our team of Patient Care Assistants in our Surgical Acute department at Scripps Green Hospital San Diego, located in the central coastal community of La Jolla. The ideal candidate will be someone who brings a positive energy and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Primary responsibilities will be performing EKGs, taking vitals, patient transport, and assisting patients with activities of daily living.
General Duties
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- CNA certification preferred
- One-year patient related experience preferred
Benefits
- Benefit-eligible
- Professional development programs
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.