Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool

Job Description

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Established in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California’s premier medical centers for more than 90 years.

Scripps La Jolla was ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report U.S. News for the San Diego region and among the best in the nation in eight specialties.

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Float Pool will float between Scripps La Jolla, widely known for the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute and Scripps Green Hospital campus recognized for their transplant program and spine services.

As a PCA you will provide 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.

This position is Full-Time (72 hours per pay period), 12-hour day shifts with a rotating work schedule that includes weekends.

Position will float between Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity / expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

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 Qualifications :

Multiple patient care skills preferred

Acute Care experience

CNA certification